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29 July, 20:13

When a number is decreased by 7.5%, the result is 61. What is the original number to the nearest tenth?

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  1. 29 July, 23:05
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    The answer would be 62.2
  2. 29 July, 23:24
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    65.9

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Original number

    decreased by 7.5%

    means 100% - 7.5% = 92.5%

    92.5% * x = 61

    x = 61 / 92.5%

    x = 65.9459

    to the nearest tenth:

    original number is 65.9
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