75% of what number is 54? 75% of___ is 54.

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75% of what number is 54?

75% of___ is 54.

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We have an equation: 54/?= 75/100

Cross multiply:
75*?= 54*100
⇒ ?= 54*100/75= 72

75% of 72 is 54~

MRD answered Jan 20, 2017

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75% of 72 is 54

Convert your percentage into a decimal:

(75)/(100) = 0.75

Divide 54 by 0.75:

(54)/(0.75) = 72

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