Question

the result of a number when increased by 15% is 161. find the number
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Answer 1

Answer:

x=140

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

therefore,x+15/100×x=161

therefore, x+15x/100=161

or,115x/100=161

or,115x=16100

or,x=140

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the number be x.

Now ,

according to question,

x+15%of x=161

=x+xX15/100=161

=x+15x/100=161

=115x/100=161

=115x=161x100

=x=161x100

115

=x=140.

Hence, the required number be 140.

Step-by-step explanation:

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