SOLUTION: What number, less 10% of that number, equals 181,951?

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Question 889823: What number, less 10% of that number, equals 181,951?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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.9x = 181,951
Divide each side by .9
x = 202168
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Let's check.
Start with 202168
What is 10% of that?
20217 (rounded)
202168 - 20217 = 181,951