SOLUTION: A number is increased by 15% to get 60 what is the original number

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Question 1107804: A number is increased by 15% to get 60 what is the original number
Answer by ikleyn(52817) About Me  (Show Source):
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The condition says


(1 + 0.15)*x = 60,   or


1.15x = 60,


where x is the unknown number under the question.


From the equation,  x = 60%2F1.15.


Use your calculator.

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