Unknown number percentage

27% of the unknown number is 12 fewer than 33% of the same number. Find an unknown number.

Final Answer:

x =  200

Step-by-step explanation:


0.27x = 0.33x - 12

0.27·x = 0.33·x - 12

0.06x = 12


x = 12/0.06 = 200

x = 200

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