SOLUTION: the difference between 88% of number and 55% of a number is 1457.what is 45%

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Question 1054513: the difference between 88% of number and 55% of a number is 1457.what is 45%
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+.88+-+.55+=+.33+
Let +x+ = the unknown number
+.33x+=+1457+
+x+=+4415.1515+
+.45%2A4415.1515+=+1986.82+
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