SOLUTION: what number increased by 3.5% of it self equals 621?

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Question 33965: what number increased by 3.5% of it self equals 621?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the number be "x".
EQUATION:
x+0.035x=621
1.035x=621
x= 621/1.035
x=600
Cheers,
Stan H.