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Can someone please help me with this it’s due in an hour

Can someone please help me with this it’s due in an hour-example-1
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Answer:

417,808

Explanation:

original weight = x

A 27% decrease is the same as multiplying by 0.73

27% = 0.27

1 - 0.27 = 0.73

x × 0.73 = 305,000kg

To find x, divide 305,000kg by 0.73

305,000 ÷ 0.73 = 417,808.2192 ≈ 417,808

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