The result of increasing the quantity x by 1,800 % is 684 . What is the value of x ?

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Choice D is correct. It&rsquo;s given that the result of increasing the quantity x by 1,800 % is 684 . It follows that x + 1,800 100 x = 684 , which is equivalent to x + 18 x = 684 , or 19 x = 684 . Dividing each side of this equation by 19 yields x = 36 . Therefore, the value of x is 36 . Choice A is incorrect. The result of increasing the quantity 12,996 by 1,800 % is 246,924 , not 684 . Choice B is incorrect. The result of increasing the quantity 12,312 by 1,800 % is 233,928 , not 684 . Choice C is incorrect. The result of increasing the quantity 38 by 1,800 % is 722 , not 684 .

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