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3 December, 07:31

When a number is decreased by 54%, the result is 28. What is the original number to

the nearest tenth?

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  1. 3 December, 07:41
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    x = 60.9

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let x represent the number

    x - 54%x = 28

    x - 0.54x = 28

    0.46x = 28

    Divide both sides by 0.46 (coefficient of x)

    x = 28/0.46

    x = 60.86

    to the nearest tenth

    x = 60.9
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