When a number is decreased by 25 % , it becomes 120. Find the number. In step mode
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0
Answer:
Let a number be
x
.
We know that after decrement of
25
%
,
(
100
%
−
25
%
)
=
75
%
remains.
So,
75
%
of
x
is
120
.
Therefore,
75
100
×
x
=
120
Simplify,
75
100
×
x
=
120
x
=
120
×
100
75
=
120
×
4
3
=
160
Thus, the number is
160
.
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0
Answer:
480
Explanation:
Let the required no. be x
25/100 × x=120
x=120/25×100
x=480
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