SOLUTION: when a number is decreased by 30% the result is 140.what is the number

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Question 440332: when a number is decreased by 30% the result is 140.what is the number
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-30%x=140
70%x=140
x=140/.7=200..