The Fastlock Company hired 57 new employees which increased

The Fastlock Company hired 57 new employees, which increased its staff by 30%.

What was the original number of employees?

Solution

let original employees be x

total employees now = x+57 which is 1.3 times x (given)

x+57 = 1.3x

0.3x = 57

x = 190 -------------answer