document.write( "Question 687551: i have an answer of 320 after a 60% increase, what is the original number? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #425198 by Stitch(470) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A 60% increase is the same as multiplying the number by 1.60\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "That number is found by divideing the 60% by 100. and Then adding 1 so that the nuber is increased rather than decreased.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "So 1.60*X = 320 \n" ); document.write( "Divide 320 by 1.60 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |