To find the original number, divide the new number by the given percentage.
= 24 ÷ 33 1/3%
= 24 ÷ 0.33333
= 72.0000
= 72
Check:
Multiply answer by % given; the answer should be the new number given to use in equation above.
72 * 33 1/3%= 23.99999= 24
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