40% to 525 what is original amount.
Did it increase or decrease?
Decrease
.6x = 525
x = 875
To find the original amount, you can reverse the process of finding a percentage. Here's how:
1. Convert the percentage to a decimal: Divide the percentage by 100. In this case, 40% becomes 0.40.
2. Divide the final amount by the decimal: Divide 525 by 0.40.
525 / 0.40 = 1312.5
Therefore, the original amount is 1312.5.