Question
A number when increased by 50 % gives 2550. The number is:
The correct answer is
1700
Let the original number be x.
When the number is increased by 50%, it becomes 2550. This means:
x + 50% of x = 2550.
Or, x + 0.5x = 2550.
1.5x = 2550.
Now, solve for x:
x = 2550 / 1.5 = 1700.
Therefore, the number is 1700.
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