SOLUTION: In 2010, the number of American who were members of a health club was 45.3 million. This was an increase of 119% from the number of health club members in 1990. How many Americans

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Question 744510: In 2010, the number of American who were members of a health club was 45.3 million. This was an increase of 119% from the number of health club members in 1990. How many Americans were health club members in 1990.
Answer by sachi(548) About Me  (Show Source):
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let there are x members in 1990
in 2010 there are 119% increase
so the no of members=x*119%=x*119/100=1.19x
as per question
1.19x=45.3 mln
so x=45.3/1.19=38.07 mln