When 70% of a mumber is added to the number the result is 187

Answer 1

Let x = the number

.7x + x = 187 (70% of x = .7x, when added to the original number the result IS 187)

1.7x = 187 (combine like terms)

x = 187/1.7 (division for equality)

x = 1870/17 = 110

Check:

70% of 110 = .7 (110) = 77

77+110 = 187 (checks)