Question

The result of a number, when decreased by 16% is 231. Find the number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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:

The answer will be 275.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

given, 84/100 x X = 231

because 100- 16 = 84

x = 275