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What number decreased by 7% of itself is 16.74?

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Answer:

The numbers is

18

Explanation:

the answer can be solved by setting up a simple equation.

1x-.07x = 16.74

.93x=16.74

divide both sides by .93 to isolate x

x = 18.

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