Question

The number that, when increased by 30% equals 78

Answer 1

The answer is 60.

Explanation:

here, let another number be x.

according to the question the number when increased by 30% will be 78. so,

x+ 30% of x =78

now, x+ 30/100×x =78

or, x+0.3x=78

or, 1.3x=78

Therefore the another number is 60.

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Answer 2

60

Explanation:

x + 0.30x = 78

1.30x = 78

x = 60