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On decreasing a number by 18% it becomes 697.find the number

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Answered by ankurjhunjhunwala21
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Answer:

850

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us assume the number be x.

Since it is decreased by 18%, it becomes

 (x - x*(18/100) )

= x - 0.18 x

= 0.82 x

This value is given as 697, i.e. 0.82 x = 697

Thus, x = ( 697 / 0.82 )

            = 850

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