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Find the percent of the number.

50% of 70 is
.

Question 2
Explain your method.

User Haron
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35 because 70\2= 35.
User Stefan Penner
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Answer:

35

Explanation:

Using proportions, you are correct:

70/x = 100/50

cross multiply

100x = 3500

divide both sides by 100 to get your answer.

User Rake
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