Question

What number increased by 62%, results in the value of 59.94

Answer 1

The number is : x = 37

Explanation:

In order to solve this question, we may set up a proportion.

If the original number is 100%, 59.94 would be 162% of the original, as it was increased by 62%.

so

59.94 → 162%

x → 100%

solving the proportion gives you

59.94 × 100 = 162 × x

x = (59.94 × 100)/162

x = 5994/162

x= 37

Thus, the number is : x = 37