Question

what number what increased by 15% becomes 299

Answer 1

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Here's the answer:

Let no. be x
It is increased by 15% => x+15% of x
=> x + (15/100)x
Given, result = 299
=> x+(15x/100) = 299
=> x+(3x/20)= 299
=> x+ 0.15x= 299
=> 1.15x= 299
=> x= 299/1.15= 260

Verification:
No.= 260
100%- 260
15%- k(say)
k= (260×15)/100= 39
(100% + 15%)No. = 299

260+39= 299
299= 299
Given Data matched

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