SOLUTION: What number increased by 30% of itself is 150?

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Question 771186: What number increased by 30% of itself is 150?
Answer by Jc0110(165) About Me  (Show Source):
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150 ÷ (100% + 30%) = 150 ÷ 130% = 150 ÷ 130%2F100 = 150 x 100%2F130 = 150 x 100%2F130 = 1500%2F13 = 115%265%2F13