When a number is decreased by 40% of itself the result is 48 what is the number

Question

When a number is decreased by 40% of itself the result is 48 what is the number

Answer 1

n - 0.40n = 48 Factor out the n.

n(1 - 0.40) = 48

0.6n = 48 Divide both sides by 0.6.

n = 48/0.6

n = 80

Answer 2

.6x= 48

x=48/.6=80

40% of 80 is 32

80-32=48