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A result of a number, what decreased by 15% equal 161. Find that number.

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Answer: 189.41

Step-by-step explanation: Let’s take the number as n and if nx(100-15)/100=161 then 85n/100=161 and therefore n= 181.4117

I don’t know why the answer is in decimal as mostly it won’t be. Maybe you have made a mistake with the question so pls do check the question too!

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