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Question 100824: I have the number 25. That was the total after taking 75% off. How do we find the original number? What is the mathematical equation? Found 2 solutions by Earlsdon, stanbon:Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! I have the number 25. That was the total after taking 75% off. How do we find the original number? What is the mathematical equation?
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Let the original number be "x".
EQUATION:
x-0.25x = 25
0.75x = 25
x = 25/0.75
x = 33.3333....
Cheers,
Stan H.
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