SOLUTION: what number increased by 30% equals 260?

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Question 91331: what number increased by 30% equals 260?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+.3X=260
1.3X=260
X=260/1.3
X=200 ORIGINAL NUMBER.