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Hamid has gained weight. He now weighs 88 kg, which is 10% higher than his normal weight. What is Hamid's normal weight?
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Hamid has gained weight. He now weighs 88 kg, which is 10% higher than his normal weight. What is Hamid's normal weight?
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Let 'x' be the initial weight of Hamid.
He gained 0.10x kg (10% of his first weight)
His current weight:
0.10x + x = 88
1.10x = 88
x = 88/1.10
x = 80 kg
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