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When a number is decreased by 8.5%, the result is 33. What is the original number to the nearest tenth?

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03-05-2020

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original number be x

(100-8.5)% of x = 33

91.5% of x = 33

[tex]\frac{91.5}{100}x=33\\\\x=33*\frac{100}{91.5}\\\\x=36.07[/tex]

x= 36.1

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