SOLUTION: $75 is 75% more than what amount?

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Question 943390: $75 is 75% more than what amount?
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$75 is 75% more than what amount?


75 = 75% more than x


75 = x + 75% of x


75 = x + 0.75x


75 = 1.75x


1.75x = 75


1.75x/1.75 = 75/1.75


x = 42.8571


x = 42.86


Since x = 42.86, we know that 1.75x = 1.75*42.86 = 75.005 which is really close to the target of 75. So the answer is confirmed.


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Question: $75 is 75% more than what amount?
Answer: $42.86