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When 30% of a number is added to the​ number, the result is 156. what is the number?

User Pablo Gonzalez
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Answer:

120

Explanation:

x= the number

x+0.3*x = 156

1.3x = 156

x = 120

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User Kmatyaszek
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Answer: 120

Explanation:

Let the number = x.

Setting up the equation, we get

x+0.3*x = 156

1.3x = 156

x = 120

User Ujjawal Bhandari
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