SOLUTION: i have the number $71,463.59. I know that this number equals a original number plus 7.75% of an original number. it is: 7.75% of X + X = $714,463.59 What is X?

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Question 185904: i have the number $71,463.59. I know that this number equals a original number plus 7.75% of an original number. it is:
7.75% of X + X = $714,463.59
What is X?

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+.0775x=714463.59
1.0775x=714463.59
x=$663075.26 original number.
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Ed