SOLUTION: What number increased by 25% of itself equals 165?

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Question 1119581: What number increased by 25% of itself equals 165?
Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x represent the number.

x + .25 * x = 165

factor out the x to get:

1.25 * x = 165

divide both sides of this equation by 1.25 to get:

x = 165 / 1.25

solve for x to get:

x = 132

25% of 132 = .25 * 132 = 33.

132 + 33 = 165.

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the number that is equal to 165 when increased by 25% of itself is 132.