SOLUTION: Problem: a number is decreased by 25% to 180. What is the original amount? I tried multiplying 25% by 180 and I got 45, but I think the number should be bigger than 180. Pleas

Question 828166: Problem: a number is decreased by 25% to 180. What is the original amount?
I tried multiplying 25% by 180 and I got 45, but I think the number should be bigger than 180.
Please explain. Thank you!!!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Don't over think it.
Just say the number is
The problem says:

is the original amount

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