beansromero
beansromero beansromero
  • 02-02-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

when a number is decreased by 20% of itself, the result is 128. what is the number?

Respuesta :

JackieWilsonFTW
JackieWilsonFTW JackieWilsonFTW
  • 02-02-2018
The number was 160 because 5/4•128=160. 5/4 represents inverting 80% and multiplying it by the number to determine how the result became 128. For checking over all you have to do is do 4/5 or 80%•160 which shall give you 128.
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

the internal energy of a compressed gas is less than that of a rarefied gas at the same temperature.why?​
Assignment Details There are two prevailing strategies that guide and direct how a marketing manager manipulates the marketing mix. These two strategies focus o
0.000000312 in scientific notation
fastest computer in the world​
7. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. Shine's experiment received a lot of criticism. , many of her detractors pointed out that, even if her th
The nominal monthly rate for a loan is quoted at 5%. What is the equivalent annual rate? Semiannual rate? Continuous rate?
A couple decides that Sophia will drive the first 3/5 of a trip and Lucas the last 2/5. The trip is 100 miles (the whole trip). How far will Sophia drive?
Choose whether the verbal underlined in the sentence below is a participle, gerund, or infinitive. To see an eagle soar in the air is an incredible sight. a. pa
A 3,000-kg car bumps into a stationary 5,000-kg truck. The velocity of the car before the collision was +4 m/s and -1 m/s after the collision. What is the vel
If f(x) = 1 – X, which value is equivalent to f0]?