Question

On decreasing a number by 18percent ot becomes 799. find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

974

Step-by-step explanation:

consider 799 as 82%

to get 100%

(100*799)/82 = 974

Answer 2

Answer :

Given

• A number is decreased by 18 %
• After decreasing it becomes 799.

Find

• The number.

Solution :

Let the number be x

According to the given question :

$\dashrightarrow x × \dfrac{18}{100}=799$

$\dashrightarrow x =799× \dfrac{50}{9}$

$\dashrightarrow x = \dfrac{35504}{9}$

Hence the value of x is 35504/9 .

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