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16% of what # is 14?

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Answer:

14 is 16% of 87.5

Explanation:

16 percent of what number is 14?

14 is 16% of 87.5

Steps to solve "14 is 16 percent of what number?"

We have, 16% × x = 14

or,

16

100

× x = 14

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 16,

we have x = 14 ×

100

16

x = 87.5

If you are using a calculator, simply enter 14 × 100 ÷ 16, which will give you the answer.

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