A number went into this Machine and 36 came out (the number was decreased by 25%)what was the number before it was decreased by 25% to 36

A number went into this Machine and 36 came out the number was decreased by 25what was the number before it was decreased by 25 to 36 class=

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Answer:

144

Step-by-step explanation:

36 + 36 = 72

+ 36 = 108

+ 36 = 144

So 25% of 144 equals 36 the number that came out

48, 4x12=48 and subtract one fourth to get 36 (3x12=36)