SOLUTION: my questions is what number increased by 40% equals 14? thanks for the help

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Question 5485: my questions is
what number increased by 40% equals 14?
thanks for the help
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = the number
.40 x = 40% of the number

x + .40x = 14

Commbine like terms:
1.00x + .40x = 14
1.40x = 14
1.4x = 14

Divide both sides of the equation by 1.4
+%281.4x%29%2F1.4+=+14%2F1.4
x+=+14%2F1.4+=+140%2F14
x=10

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