Question

find the number which when decreased by 8% becomes 506

Answer 1

Let the number be x
x-(8/100*x) =506
100x/100-8x=506
92x/100=506
x=506*100/92
x=50600/92=550
So,8/100*550=44
550-44=506

Answer 2

Answer:

550

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

We are given that the number which when decreased by 8% becomes 506

So, equation becomes : $x-8\% \times x = 506$

$x-8\% \times x = 506$

$x-\frac{8}{100}x = 506$

$\frac{92}{100}x = 506$

$x = 506 \times \frac{100}{92}$

$x =550$

Hence the number is 550