Question

the result of a number,when increased by 15%, is 161. find the number​

Answer 1

Let the no. be x.

x when increased by 15%= x + 15% of x

15/100 × x + x

3x/20+x

3x+20x/20

23x/20

A/Q

23x/20=161

23x= 161×20

x=3381/23

x= 147