Question

Find the number which when increased by 150 % becomes 45.

Answer 1

Answer:

number = 18

Step-by-step explanation:

Old number = x

new number = old number + increase

new number = x + 150% of x

new number = x + 1.5 x

new number = = 2.5 x

45 = 2.5 x

x = 18

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Old number = x = 18

Answer 2

Answer:

solve the following equation and get your answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be 'x'

according to question

x + 150% of x = 45