SOLUTION: when a number is decreased by 30% of itself, the result is 56. what is the number?

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Question 642587: when a number is decreased by 30% of itself, the result is 56. what is the number?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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when a number is decreased by 30% of itself, the result is 56. what is the number?
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Let the number be "x":
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Equation:
x - 0.30x = 56
0.70x = 56
x = 80
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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