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108 is 36% of what number? Write and solve a proportion to solve the problem.

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Answer: 300

Explanation:

Let the number be represented by x.

Therefore, based on the information given in the question, this can be expressed as:

36% of x = 108

36/100 × x = 108

0.36 × x = 108

0.36x = 108

x = 108/0.36

x = 300

Therefore, the number is 300

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