Question

When a number is increased by 5%, the result is 25. What is the original number to the nearest tenth?

Answer 1

Anwser : 23.8

Step 1: Subtract 5% from 25.

25 - (5% of 25) = 25 - (0.05 x 25)

Step 2: Simplify the equation.

25 - (0.05 x 25) = 25 - 1.25

Step 3: Subtract 1.25 from 25.

25 - 1.25 = 23.75