Question

(c) The result of a number, when increased by 40%, is 2.1. Find the number. ( c ) The result of a number , when increased by 40 % , is 2.1 . Find the number .​

Answer 1

1.5 is the number.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be 'n', this is 100% - original number.

When increased by 40%, 100% + 40% = 140%.

140% × n = 2.1

1.4n = 2.1

n = 2.1/1.4

n = 1.5

Hence, the original number is 1.5.