Unknown number

If we increase the unknown number by 4%, we get 780. Determine the unknown number.

Final Answer:

x =  750

Step-by-step explanation:


x + 4/100x = 780

x + 4/100·x = 780

104x = 78000


x = 78000/104 = 750

x = 750

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