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29 October, 01:02

When a number is decreased by 30 % of itself, the result is 112. What is the number?

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  1. 29 October, 04:39
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    30% = 0.30

    Let x = your number

    x - 0.30x = 112.

    Simplify the left side of the equation

    0.7x = 112.

    Divide each side by 0.7

    x = 160

    Your number is 160
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