document.write( "Question 1107804: A number is increased by 15% to get 60 what is the original number
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document.write( "The condition says\r\n" );
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document.write( "(1 + 0.15)*x = 60,   or\r\n" );
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document.write( "1.15x = 60,\r\n" );
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document.write( "where x is the unknown number under the question.\r\n" );
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document.write( "From the equation,  x = .\r\n" );
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document.write( "Use your calculator.\r\n" );
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