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X +(10% of x) = 100 what is amount for x?

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Answer: x = 90.91

Step-by-step explanation: First, convert 10% to 0.1 to get the term 0.1x. Then, add x to 0.1x so you have 1.1x on the left side. Finally, divide 1.1 on both sides to get your result being 90.91 (rounded to the nearest hundredth).

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