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10 is 1/10 percent of what number? The answer key says 1,000. Can you please explain why? Thank you.

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The key lies in translating "1/10 percent."  If the unknown number is n, then 0.001n = 10.  Mult. both sides by 1000:  n = 10000   (answer)
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Answer:

10,000


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Question: The number 10 is 1/10% of what number?

Answer: The number 10 is 1/10% of 10000.

Step-by-step explanation

STEP 1: Write 1/10% as a decimal number:
1/10% as a decimal number
1/10 = 1/10/100 = 0.001

STEP 2:
Divide 10 by 0.001:
10/0.001

Answer = 10000




Hope that helps!!!
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