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120% of what number is 102?

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120% of x = 102

120% × x = 102

1.20x = 102

x = 102/1.20

x = 85

120% of 85 is 102
User Marti
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120% of 85 is 102

Change the percentage to a decimal by dividing it over 100:

(120)/(100) = 1.2

Divide 102 by 1.2:

(102)/(1.2) = 85
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