Question

Mikel thinks of a number. He multiplies the number by 100, divides it by eight then adds 6.50.The answer is 1206.5.What was his starting number?​

Answer 1

Let the number be, a

ATQ, {(a×100)÷8}+6.50=1206.5

or,(100a÷8)+6.50=1206.5

or, (100a÷8)=1200

or, 100a=1200×8

or, a=96