Question

Translate to an equation and solve. Let x be the unknown number

20% of 43 is what number?
x= ?
(Type an integer or a decimal)


would you set this problem up with the formula of amount over base is equal to percent over 100. ?
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Answer 1

x = 8.6

Explanation:

yes, you are absolutely correct.

x/43 = 20/100

cross multiply to obtain

100x = 860

divide by 100

x = 8.6