The percent of working students increased 43% to 10.6%, what was the percent prior to the increase? ( express your answer rounded correctly to the nearest tenth)

Question

I have worked this several different ways and cannot get the right answer. I don’t understand how to work the problem. Please help.

Answer 1

original was about 7.41 %

Let original percentage = P

P + .43P = 10.6

P(1.43) = 10.6

P = 10.6/1.43 = 7.41