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What percent of 600 is 84?

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We set up a proportion: 84/600= ?/100

Cross multiply: 600*?= 84*100
⇒ ?= 84*100/600= 14

14% of 600 is 84.
User Mathlete
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84 = x% * 600

84 = x/100 * 600

84 = x * 6

6x = 84

Divide 6 on both sides.

x = 84/6

x = 14


14 percent of 400 is 8.
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