Question

What no when increased by 25% becomes 375

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(a) Let the number be x.

Then, (

x−

100

25

x

)=225

⇒

100

75x

=225.

⇒x=

75

225×100

=300.

Let the number 300 be increased by a% to get 375.

Then, 300+

100

a

×300=375

⇒=3a=375−300=75

⇒a=25%

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

( x−100/25x )=225

75x=225.

⇒x= 75

225×100 =300.

Let the number 300 be increased by a% to get 375.

Then, 300+

100a×300=375

⇒=3a=375−300=75

⇒a=25%