Question

x+27%of x=254,find the value of x

Answer 1

Answer: x = 200

Step-by-step explanation:

x + 27/100x = 254

127x/100 = 254

127x = 254×100

x = 254×100/127

x = 200

Answer 2

$x + \frac{27x}{100} = 254 \\ \frac{100x + 27x}{100} = 254 \\ 127x = 25400 \\ x = \frac{25400}{127} \\ x = 200$