SOLUTION: what number increased by 30% equals 260

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Question 544603: what number increased by 30% equals 260
Found 2 solutions by friesr, JBarnum:
Answer by friesr(113) About Me  (Show Source):
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260 / 1.3 = 200
200* .3 = 60
200+ 60 = 260

Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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n%2B.3n=260 number n plus 30% of n equals 260
1.3n=260 add like terms
n=260%2F1.3 divide by 1.3
highlight%28n=200%29