Question 182915: If decreasing y by 40 percent, then increasing that by 130 percent gives you 966, what is the value of y ? Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, Mathtut:Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If decreasing y by 40 percent, then increasing that by 130 percent gives you 966, what is the value of y ?
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(y-.40y) + 1.3(y-.40y) = 966
(y -.40y)(1 + 1.3) = 966
(y -.40y)(2.3) = 966
(y -.40y) = 966/(2.3)
y(1 -.40) = 420
y(.60) = 420
y = 700
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