SOLUTION: A number is increased by 32. The new number is one-third of 60% of the original number. What was the original number?
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Question 254152: A number is increased by 32. The new number is one-third of 60% of the original number. What was the original number?
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A number is increased by 32. The new number is one-third of 60% of the original number. What was the original number?
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Let x = original number
then
x+32 = (1/3)(.60x)
3(x+32) = .60x
3x+96 = .60x
2.4x+96 = 0
2.4x = -96
x = -40
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