SOLUTION: after some leprechauns ran into the forest, the number of little people remaining decreased by 35%. If 105 ran into the forest, how many were originally present?

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Question 573732: after some leprechauns ran into the forest, the number of little people remaining decreased by 35%. If 105 ran into the forest, how many were originally present?
Answer by homer16(2) About Me  (Show Source):
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105 / 35 = 3 * 100 = 300