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1 June, 11:29

When a number is decreased by 28%, the result is 60. What is the original number to the nearest tenth?

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  1. 1 June, 14:55
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    83.3

    Step-by-step explanation:

    When the number is decreased by 28%, we have 72% left (28+72=100%).

    28% in decimal form is 0.28

    Think of x as the original number.

    x - 0.28x = 60

    0.72x = 60

    x = 83.33

    83.33 rounded to the nearest tenth is 83.3
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