SOLUTION: a number less 6% of that number equals = 450,000 How would I figure this out? is it? n-.06n=450000 ? if so, how would i figure it out from there?

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Question 308020: a number less 6% of that number equals = 450,000
How would I figure this out?
is it?
n-.06n=450000 ?
if so, how would i figure it out from there?

Found 2 solutions by JBarnum, rapaljer:
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n-.06n=450000
1.00n-.06n=450000
1.00-.06=.94
.94n=450000 divide by .94
n=478723.40

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n-.06n=450000
1.00n-.06n=450000
.94n=450000

Divide both sides by .94:
%28.94n%29%2F.94=450000%2F.94
n=478723.4043

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired