SOLUTION: when a number was increased by 40% it became 77. what is the number?

SOLUTION: when a number was increased by 40% it became 77. what is the number?

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Question 738872: when a number was increased by 40% it became 77. what is the number?

Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
77/1.40=55
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