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Answer:
the actual pressure is 31.09
Complete question:
What is the actual pressure when Ali's gauge shows 33.58
Step-by-step explanation:
Given,
Ali's tyre presser gauge show a reading 8% higher than the actual pressure.
Ali's gauge shows 33.58.
Let the actual pressure be x.
According to problem,
{ [If 8% increasing of a no ⇒ The number becomes =
of the number}
x=
x=31.09
Therefore, the actual pressure is 31.09
Let's solve for x:
100x=1000
Divide by 100
x=10
You should expect to win 10 times.