Question

When a number is increased by 8.5%, the result is 53. What is the original number to the nearest tenth?

Answer 1

Answer:

The original number = 48.8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

According to the question ,

x + 0.085 x = 53

⇒ 1.085 x = 53

⇒ x = 48.8479 = 48.8