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Hamid has gained weight

he now weighs 88kg which is 10% higher than his normal weight
what is hamids normal weight

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Answer:

Let's say Hamid's normal weight is x.

88kg = 110%x

88kg=11/10x

Divide by 11 on each side

8kg=1/10x

Multiply by 10 on each side

80kg=x

Hamid's normal weight is 80kg

User BlueChameleon
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so begin to find out 10% of 88 which is 8.8 then subtract 8.8 from 88 to find your answer
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