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Translate and solve 69.7% of what number is 906.1

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Answer:

Answer: The number is 1,300

Explanation:

Percentages

Call x=the original number.

69.7% of the number is:

69.7*x/100 = 0.697x

This is equal to 906.1, thus

0.697x=906.1

Dividing by 0.697:

x = 906.1/0.697

x = 1,300

Answer: The number is 1,300

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