Instead of doing this problem for you, I'll do one exactly like it with different numbers. Use it as a guide to solve yours: When a number is decreased by 51% (of x), the result is 45. ------------- --------------- ---------- ------------- -- | | | | | x - 0.51x = 45 Put it together: x - 0.51x = 45 What is the original number to the nearest tenth 1.00x - 0.51x = 45 0.49x = 45 x = 45/0.49 x = 91.8 Now do yours exactly step-by-step the same way. Edwin