When a number is decreased by 10 % of itself, the result is 126. What is the number?

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126 = (x)(.10)
126 = x0.10
126/0.10 = x
1260 = x

to check this answer:

(1260)(0.10) = 126

The number is: 1260

Sergeb answered May 31, 2017

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