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9. A number, when decreased by 20%, becomes 136. What is the number?

A. 160
B. 150
C. 170
D. 140

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To solve for the original number when decreased by 20% becomes 136, we can follow these steps:

1. Understand the Problem:
- Decreasing a number by 20% means the number is multiplied by [tex]\( 0.8 \)[/tex] (since 100% - 20% = 80%, and 80% as a decimal is 0.8).
- We are given that this decreased value is 136.

2. Set Up the Equation:
- Let [tex]\( x \)[/tex] be the original number.
- According to the problem, when [tex]\( x \)[/tex] is decreased by 20%, the new value is [tex]\( 0.8x \)[/tex].
- We know [tex]\( 0.8x = 136 \)[/tex].

3. Solve for [tex]\( x \)[/tex]:
- To find [tex]\( x \)[/tex], we need to isolate it on one side of the equation.
- Divide both sides of the equation by 0.8.

[tex]\[ x = \frac{136}{0.8} \][/tex]

4. Calculate the Value of [tex]\( x \)[/tex]:
- Performing the division,

[tex]\[ x = 170 \][/tex]

So, the original number is [tex]\( 170 \)[/tex].

Therefore, the correct answer is (c) 170.
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