A number when decreased by 16% becomes 798,find the number

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Solution

Let the number is x

16% of x = 16x/100

The number obtained by decreasing 16% is equal to 798

x - 16x/100 = 798

(100x - 16x)/100 = 798

84x/100 = 798

x = 798100/84

x = 950

Number is 950

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