Question

when a number is decreased by 45%, the result is 9. what is the original num nearest tenth? answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Define original number

Let original number = $x$

Step2: Calculate remaining percentage

A 45% decrease means $100\% - 45\% = 55\%$, so $0.55x = 9$

Step3: Solve for $x$

$x = \frac{9}{0.55}$

Step4[LLM SSE On Failure]

Answer:

16.4