SOLUTION: When a certain number is increased by 25%, it's value become 388. What will be the value if that same number is decreased by 30%?

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Question 972958: When a certain number is increased by 25%, it's value become 388. What will be the value if that same number is decreased by 30%?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When a certain number is increased by 25%, it's [sic] value become 388. What will be the value if that same number is decreased by 30%?
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n + n*0.25 = 388
n = 388/1.25
n = 310.4
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You find the 30% increase.
PS it's = it is

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