Question

If one number is decreased by 1/8%,it becomes 56 what is that number

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x

firstly we convert the percentage

1/8 percent = 100/8

acc. to the statement

x - 100/8 = 56

x = 56 + 100/8

x = 448 + 100 / 8

x = 548/8

x = 66