Question

What number when increased by 25% become 150

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x

= x+25/100×x=150

=100x+25x/100=150

=150×100/125=x

=120

The answer is 120.

Answer 2

Answer:

149.75

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number which need to be increased be x

Then,

x+25%=150

x+25/100=150

x=150-0.25

x=149.75