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What is 6.5 percent of $40

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6.5/100 = x/40
2.6 is your answer (correct me if I'm wrong).
Cross multiply the two fractions, so it's 6.5 times 40, and 100 times x.
6.5 x 40 = 260
260/100x = 2.6x
x = 2.6
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