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a number that when decreased by 50% is 40

Solution

a number that when decreased by 50% is 40

Solution

Amount before reduction : 80

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

40 = x - 0.5 x

40 = x - 0.5 x : x = 80

Amount before reduction : 80

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