63 is 25% of what number

Makiko asked Jul 23, 2023

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Makiko asked Jul 23, 2023

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An unknown number (x) represents 100%.

63 represents 25%.

Then, we can use the next proportion:

$(x)/(63)=\frac{100\text{ \%}}{25\text{ \%}}$

Solving for x:

$\begin{gathered} x\cdot25=100\cdot63 \\ x=(6300)/(25) \\ x=252 \end{gathered}$

63 is 25% of 252

Mika Lammi answered Jul 27, 2023

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