SOLUTION: A number that is 42% less than c. What is c? My work: 42/100=21/50.

Algebra ->  Percentages: Solvers, Trainers, Word Problems and pie charts -> SOLUTION: A number that is 42% less than c. What is c? My work: 42/100=21/50.      Log On


   

Question 1043707: A number that is 42% less than c. What is c?
My work:
42/100=21/50.
Answer by chen.aavaz(62) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Suppose the number is x.
Then x is 42% less than c, thus x = 58% of c
x+=+%2858%2F100%29%2Ac
c+=+%28100%2F58%29%2Ax+=+1.72%2Ax
Thus c = 72% more than x