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8. 26 is 65% of what number? (1 point)

; 250
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х 65
26 100
х 65
; 26
26 100
26 65
; 40
х 100
х 65
; 17
26 100

User Mudits
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Answer:

40

Explanation:

This question can be represented with the equation
x*0.65 = 26 where x is the solution. 0.65 is just the decimal form of the percentage 65%. If you solve this equation you find that x = 40. Here are the steps to solving:


x*0.65 = 26

divide by 0.65 on each side of the equation


x= 40

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