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What is 65% of x is $97.50

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65/x = 97.50/100

Cross multiply

65*100 = 6500
97.50x

x= 150

Answer: $ 150.00
User TomOw
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Hi

65% of x is $ 97.50

x ⇒ 100%
97.50 ⇒ 65%

65x = 100·(97.50)
65x = 9750
x = 9750/65
x = 150

Answer: $ 150.00
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