A value is decreased by 85% for a new value of 17.1. Find the original value.

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Answer:

114

Explanation:

let 'n' = original value

(17.1 - n) / n = -85/100

cross-multiply:

1710 - 100n = -85n

1710 = 15n

n = 1710/15

n = 114

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