SOLUTION: Two numbers such that one is 30% more than the other. Answer is x and 1.3 x. But HOW do you get to the answer is my question.

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Question 217940: Two numbers such that one is 30% more than the other.
Answer is x and 1.3 x. But HOW do you get to the answer is my question.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + (30%)x is 30% larger than x

x + (30%)x = x + (.30)x = 1.3 x