SOLUTION: A number is decreased by 88% and the result is 450. Find the original number.

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Question 1019552: A number is decreased by 88% and the result is 450. Find the original number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A number is decreased by 88% and the result is 450. Find the original number.
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Let the number be "x":
0.12x = 450
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x = 450/0.12
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x = 3750
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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