Question

the number 120 is increased by 50%, and the result is then decreased by 30% to give the number x. what is the value of x?

Answer 1

Answer: x = 126

Explanation:

We know that 50% of 120 is 60. So, to increase 120 by 50%, we add 60. This gets us 180. Next, we find 30% of 180. This is 54. So, we subtract 54 from 180. So, x = 126