SOLUTION: write the correct equation and then solve, showing each step.  when 80% of a number is added to the number, the result is 252.  what is the number?
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Question 789881:  write the correct equation and then solve, showing each step.  when 80% of a number is added to the number, the result is 252.  what is the number? 
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 write the correct equation and then solve, showing each step. when 80% of a number is added to the number, the result is 252. what is the number?
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Equation:
x + 0.8x = 252
1.8x = 252
x = 140
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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