Math Problem Statement

Först ökar ett tal med 15%. Det nya talet minskar sedan med 25%. Då får du talet 138. Vad var talet från början?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Percentage Increase
Percentage Decrease
Algebra

Formulas

New value after increase: x + 0.15x = 1.15x
New value after decrease: 1.15x - 0.25(1.15x) = 0.75(1.15x) = 0.8625x
Equation: 0.8625x = 138

Theorems

Basic Percent Change Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10