SOLUTION: find the number which when multiplied by 16 is increased by 225

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Question 1120087: find the number which when multiplied by 16 is increased by 225
Found 3 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic, greenestamps:
Answer by ikleyn(52855) About Me  (Show Source):
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16x - x = 225


15x = 225


x = 225/15 = 15.


Answer.  This number is 15.


Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
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The number, N;
16N=N%2B225, not tough to solve.

Answer by greenestamps(13203) About Me  (Show Source):
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16 times a number is the number, increased by 15 times itself. Since the amount of increase is 225,

15x = 225
x = 15

The number is 15.