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When a number is decreased by 7.5%, the result is 61. What is the original number to the nearest tenth?

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Answer: It's 65.9

Explanation:

decreased by 7.5%

means 100% - 7.5% = 92.5%

92.5% * x = 61

x= 61 / 92.5%

x = 65.9459

to the nearest tenth :

original number is 65.9

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