SOLUTION: A number x is decreased by m% and a number y is increased by m%.If both the results are equal find m in terms of x and y
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Question 880856: A number x is decreased by m% and a number y is increased by m%.If both the results are equal find m in terms of x and y
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x - m% = y + m%
x = y + 2m%
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