SOLUTION: if a number x is 10% less than another number y and y is 10% more than 125, then x is equal to ----?

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Question 897832: if a number x is 10% less than another number y and y is 10% more than 125, then x is equal to ----?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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125*1.10=137.5
137.5*0.90=123.75