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When a number is decreased by 54%, the result is 28. What is the original number to the nearest tenth?

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60.9 is the answer I hope this helps u
User Chaenu
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Answer:

x=60.9

Explanation:

Let x represent the number

x - 54%x = 28

x - 0.54x = 28

0.46x = 28

Divide both sides by 0.46

x = 28/0.46

x = 60.86

x = 60.9

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