Question

A number when increased by 18% gives 236. Find the number

Answer 1

Let the number be x.

Given that when it is increased by 18%, we get 236.

`x + 18/100x` = 236

`(100 x + 18x)/100` = 236

∴ `118/100x` = 236

∴ the number = x

= `(236 xx 100)/118`

= 200