SOLUTION: my questions is what number increased by 40% equals 14? thanks for the help

SOLUTION: my questions is what number increased by 40% equals 14? thanks for the help

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Question 5485: my questions is
what number increased by 40% equals 14?
thanks for the help
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = the number
.40 x = 40% of the number

x + .40x = 14

Commbine like terms:
1.00x + .40x = 14
1.40x = 14
1.4x = 14

Divide both sides of the equation by 1.4

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