Question

x-24% of x = 38 !! pls solve this​

Answer 1

Answer:

x= 38+.24x, x-.24x=38, 0.76=38×100/76=50 therefore x=50

Answer 2

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$x - 24 \: percent \: of \: x \: = 38$

$x - \frac{24}{100}x \: = 38$

$x - \frac{6x}{25} = 38$

$\frac{25x - 6x}{25} = 38$

$\frac{19x}{25} = 38$

$19x = 38 \times 25$

$x = \frac{38 \times 25}{19}$

$x= 50$