SOLUTION: The percent of increase is 16%. If the new number is 522, find the original number.

Question 167145This question is from textbook algebra 1
: The percent of increase is 16%. If the new number is 522, find the original number. This question is from textbook algebra 1

Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

let =the number
so,

, ANSWER ----> Orig. number
Check,

Thank you,
Jojo
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