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

 Sep 11, 2020
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Solution here: https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c3h2267357_help_on_percents

 Sep 11, 2020
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reduction of 40%   means 60%  remains

60% x = 36

.6x = 36    solve for x

 Sep 12, 2020

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