SOLUTION: When 60% of a number is added to that number, the result is 192. What is that number? HELP? I firgot the basic algebra stuff.

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Question 492962: When 60% of a number is added to that number, the result is 192. What is that number? HELP? I firgot the basic algebra stuff.
Answer by ptaylor(2198) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x= the number
then 60% of x=0.60x
So, we are told that: x+0.60x=192 or
1.6x=192
x=120
CK
0.60*120=72
120+72=192
192=192
Hope this helps---ptaylor