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Identify the rate, base, and portion.

21% of what number is 57?

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Which values are given? Select the correct choice below and fill in any answer boxes in your choice. (Type an integer or a decimal. Do not perform the calculation.)
A.The base is (enter your response here) and the portion is (enter your response here). The rate is not given.

B.The rate is (enter your response here % ) and the portion is (enter your response here). The base is not given.

C. The rate is (enter your response here %) and the base is (enter your response here).

Identify the rate, base, and portion. 21% of what number is 57? Question content area-example-1
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Given:

21​% of what number is 57

Let the number = x

So, 21% of x = 57

so, the rate = 21%

and the base = x

and the portion = 57

So, the base is not given

so, the answer will be option B

B) the rate is 21% and the portion is 57. the base is not given.

User Kenwarner
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