3 years ago

When a number is decreased by 4%, the result is 93. What is the original number

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1 answer:

romanna [79]3 years ago

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Answer:

<u>The original number is 96.875</u>

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's find the original number using the Direct Rule of Three, this way:

Percentage Number

100 x

96 93

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96x = 93 * 100

96x = 9,300

x = 9,300/96

x = 96.875

<u>The original number is 96.875</u>

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