A number is decreased by 40​% to 240. What is the original​amount?

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2022-08-29

A number is decreased by 40​% to 240. What is the original​amount?

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Matteo Kirk

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Let the original amount = x
x = x × 40 % = 240 x x × 40 100 = 240 x 0.4 x = 240 0.6 x = 240 x = 240 0.6 = 2400 6 = 400 x = 400

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