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What percent of 42 is 28

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We can create an equation.

What percent is x

'of' indicates multiplication

'is' indicates an equal sign

So we have:

x * 42 = 28

42x = 28

Divide 42 to both sides:

x = 2/3

Multiply by 100 to convert to a percentage.

x = 66 2/3 %
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