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asked • 03/29/19

A number is decreased by 70% to 222. What is the original amount?

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Hadi B. answered • 03/29/19

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Let x be the number, then we can set up the equation

x-x(0.70)=222

Solve for x

x-.7x=222

.3x=222

x=740

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