Question

The result of a no., when decreased by 20% , is 192. find the no.

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Answer 1

Answer:Let the number be x ; then

x - 20% of x = 192

x - (20/100)x = 192

x-(1/5)x = 192

(5x-1x) = 960

4x = 960

x = 240

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Hence the number is 240

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Answer 2

Answer:

240

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no. be x then,

x–20% of x = 192

x–20/100*x=192

x–(1/5)*x=192

x–0.2x=192

x(1–0.2)=192

x*0.8=192

x=192/0.8

x=1920/8

x=240 Answer