Question

increased by 5% gives 52 what is the number? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1040/21 or 49.5 approx

Step-by-step explanation:

Lest the unknown number be x.

According to question,

the equation forms => x + (5/100 × x) = 52

=> x + 5x/100 = 52

=> x + x/20 = 52

=> 21x/20 = 52

=> 21x = 52 × 20

=> 21x = 1040

therefore x = 1040/21

=> or 49.52380... or 49.5 approx.