What number when increased by 15% becomes 299?
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Solution -
Let the number be x
Then, according to the question.
x/1 + (x × 15)/100 = 299
x/1 + 3x/20 = 299
Taking LCM of the denominators.
(20x + 3x)/20 =299
23x/20 = 299
23x = 299 × 20
23x = 5980
X = 5980/23
X = 260
Hence, the required number is 260.
Answer.
Let the number be x
Then, according to the question.
x/1 + (x × 15)/100 = 299
x/1 + 3x/20 = 299
Taking LCM of the denominators.
(20x + 3x)/20 =299
23x/20 = 299
23x = 299 × 20
23x = 5980
X = 5980/23
X = 260
Hence, the required number is 260.
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let the no be x
299= x +15x/100
299 = x ( 1+ 0.15)
299/1.15=x
X = 260
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