SOLUTION: The percent of increase is 16%. If the new number is 522, find the original number.

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Question 102437: The percent of increase is 16%. If the new number is 522, find the original number.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x=the original number.
x+.16x=522
1.16x=522
x=522/1.16=450
Ed