Question

A number is increased by 40 % and becomes 364. What
was the original number?
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Answer 1

218.4

Explanation:

Change the percentage to a decimal by dividing it by 100

40/100=0.4

Multiply the original value by the decimal to determine the percentage value.

364 * 0.4 = 145.6

Subtract the percentage value from the original price

364 - 145.6= 218.4

Check your work:

218.4 + 145.6 = 364

Answer 2

218. 40 or if it’s a discount 145.60 is how much you get off