Question

On decreasing a number by 40 % a result of 360 is obtained. Find the original number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the original no. be x

so, x - 40% of x = 360

x - 2x / 5 = 360

5x - 2x / 5 = 360

3x/ 5 = 360

x= 360* 5/3

x= 600

Answer 2

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