Question 5485
Let x = the number 
.40 x = 40% of the number


x + .40x = 14


Commbine like terms:
1.00x + .40x = 14
1.40x = 14
1.4x = 14


Divide both sides of the equation by 1.4
{{{ (1.4x)/1.4 = 14/1.4}}}
{{{x = 14/1.4 = 140/14}}}
{{{x=10}}}


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