A small company reduced its faculty by approximately 20 percent to 195 employees.

A small company reduced its faculty by approximately 20 percent to 195 employees. What was the original number of employees?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

E)244

Steps/Work

If x is the original number of employees, then after 20% reduction in employees number is .80x
but we are given .80x = 195
x = 244
So the original number of employees is 244
Correct Answer - E

Gain Calculator / Auto Solver

A small company reduced its faculty by approximately percent to employees. What was the original number of employees?

Calculated Answer

243.75

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate n1 / ((100 - n0) / 100).

n0 =20
n1 =195