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You know that 68% of a number y is 119 Please i beg for help

User Henry Sou
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I think the answer is 175 I hope this helps you
User Ardrian
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y x 68/100 = 119
rearrange for y

(times by 100)
y x 68 = 11900
(divide by 68)
y = 175

therefore the number was 175.
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