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Sep 16 2015 10:34am
A groups membership raised with 15% and then another 60 persons, by this time the group had 290 members.. How many members did the group have to start with?

^^ the answer is 200 but i need the ekvation, forgot all about this shiet... can give 15 fgs or something for a fast reminder/answer... my english isnt perfect but i hope you got the point, i know this is probably simple but i just cant remeber how to do it huehue.. (rage dodged :ph34r: )
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Sep 16 2015 08:16pm
x = original group size

1.15x + 60 = 290

The 1.15x is 115% of the x (adding 15%), then add the 60, and the end population is 290

1.15x = 230
x = 200
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