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After a 15% increase, a library has 460 members. How many members did it have before?

Class 7Percentage Increase and DecreaseComparing Quantities
  • A529
  • B445
  • C391
  • D400

Step-by-Step Solution

460 is 115% of the old number. Old = . Check: 15% of 400 = 60, 400 + 60 = 460. (391 takes 15% off 460.)
Answer: D) 400

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