SOLUTION: a number is increased by 160%. the result is 3/5 of the original number. what is the number?
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Question 423724: a number is increased by 160%. the result is 3/5 of the original number. what is the number?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a number is increased by 160%. the result is 3/5 of the original number. what is the number?
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Equation:
x + 1.6 = (3/5)x
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x + 1.6 = 0.6x
0.4x = -1.6
x = -4.0
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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