Question

When a number is increased by 40%, the result is 35. What is the original number?

A. 21
B. 14
C.25
D. 34.60

Answer 1

The original number is 25.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the original number, we need to first determine the percent increase. Since the number increased by 40% and the result is 35, we can set up the equation as follows:

Original Number + (40% of Original Number) = 35

Let's solve for the Original Number:

Original Number + 0.4(Original Number) = 35

Combining like terms:

1.4(Original Number) = 35

Dividing both sides by 1.4:

Original Number = 35 ÷ 1.4 = 25

Therefore, the original number is 25.