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When a number is reduced by 40%, the result is 36. What is the original number?

 Oct 25, 2024
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The original number is 36/0.4 = 90.

 Oct 25, 2024
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When a number is reduced by 40%, the result is 36. What is the original number?    

 

x – (0.40 • x)  =  36    

         0.60 • x  =  36    

                   x  =  36 / 0.60    

                   x  =  60    

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 Oct 25, 2024

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