A number increased by 15% becomes 391. Find the number .Plesae explain it in more clear way. Please show all steps.

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Solution

Let The Number be "x"

According to the given condition
15% of x=15x/100
Then
x + 15x/100 = 391
(100x + 15x)/100 = 391
115x = 39100
x = 39100/115
x = 340

Therefore,

Answer - The Number is 340

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