SOLUTION: A number is decreased by 30​% to 476. What is the original​ amount?

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Question 1135626: A number is decreased by 30​% to 476. What is the original​ amount?
Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
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n = original amount
n - 0.30n = 476
0.70n = 476
n = 476/0.7 = 680
original amount is +highlight%28680%29+