SOLUTION: 25% of a number is less than 18% of 650 by 19. The number is pls ans with solotion

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Question 696166: 25% of a number is less than 18% of 650 by 19. The number is
pls ans with solotion
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650+%2A+0.18+=+117
117+-+19+=++98
Now we need to find what number times 17% equals 98
X+%2A+0.25+=+98
Divide both sides by 0.25
highlight%28X+=+392%29