Finding Original Number

If we reduce the number x by 30%, we get 140. What is x?

Final Answer:

x =  200

Step-by-step explanation:


x-30/100 x = 140

x-30/100·x = 140

70x = 14000


x = 14000/70 = 200

x = 200

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