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  • 14-04-2020
  • Mathematics
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When a number is decreased by 4.5%, the result is 90. What is the original number to
the nearest tenth?

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tolulopejk tolulopejk
  • 14-04-2020

Answer:

x = 94.2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x represent the number

x - 4.5%x = 90

x - 4.5/100x = 90

x - 0.045x = 90

0.955x = 90

Divide both sides by 0.955(the coefficient of )

x = 90/0.955

x = 94.2

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