find the number which when increased by 12.4% become 2248
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2000
Step-by-step explanation:
Let a be that number.
12.4% of a = 0.124 × a
so a increased by 12.4% is
a + 0.124 × a
= (1 + 0.124) × a
= 1.124 × a
We are told that this is 2248, so...
1.124 × a = 2248
=> a = 2248 / 1.124 = 2000
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