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