Question

when a number is drecreased by 25% it becomes 120 . find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

It is 86.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no. be x

A.T.Q,

x of 25%= 120

x × 25 = 120

100

x = 120 × 100

25

x = 24 × 4

x = 86

Answer 2

Answer:

The number is 160.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

x-25% of x=120

x-(25/100 × x)=120

x-x/4=120

(4x-x)/4=120

3x=480

x=480/3=160

the number is 160.