SOLUTION: As a result of an increase in labor productivity of 35 percent, the factory began producing 405 articles a day. How many articles a day did the factory formerly produce?

Question 1063249: As a result of an increase in labor productivity of 35 percent, the factory began producing 405 articles a day. How many articles a day did the factory formerly produce?
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As a result of an increase in labor productivity of 35 percent, the factory began producing 405 articles a day.
How many articles a day did the factory formerly produce?
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1.35x = 405.


x = 405/1.35 = calculate.

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