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27 is 30% of what number

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27 is 30% of 90

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A percentage is a number that represents a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It means parts per 100. 1% would then mean 25 parts per 100. We solve the given statement above as follows:
30% (x) = 27
x = 27/.30 = 90
Hope this answers the question
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