Raymond B. answered • 09/28/22
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x-.2x = 40
.8x =40
x = 40/.8 = 50
the number is 50
20% of 50 is 10
50-10 = 40
Della P.
asked • 09/28/22When a number is decreased by 20% of itself, the result is 40. What is the number?
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