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36 is 80% of what number?
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36 is 80% of what number?

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x is the number.
Then:
36=80% of x
80%=80/100=0.8

We can suggest the following equation:
36=0.8x
0.8x=36
x=36/0.8
x=45

Answer: 36 is 80% of 45
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