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The sum of 5% of a number and 9 is 16
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The sum of 5% of a number and 9 is 16

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x = 140 if you want I can show you how I solved it
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Answer: x = 140

Explanation:

5% = 0.05

0.05x + 9 = 16

0.05x = 7

x = 140

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