SOLUTION: the number which when decreased by 27 ½ % gives 89 is

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Question 697638:

the number which when decreased by 27 ½ % gives 89 is
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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(1-.275)x=89
.725x=89
x=89/.725
x=122.76 ans.