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19% of the unknown number is 12, less than 23% of the same number. Specify an unknown number.

Correct answer:

x =  300

Step-by-step explanation:


0.19x = 0.23x - 12

0.19·x = 0.23·x - 12

0.04x = 12


x = 12/0.04 = 300

x = 300

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