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Find the whole. 60% of what number is 9?

User JF It
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Answer:

15

Explanation:

60% × ? = 9

? =

9 ÷ (60 ÷ 100) =

or

(100 × 9) ÷ 60 =

900 ÷ 60 =

15

How do we check the result?

If 60% × 15 = 9 =>

Divide 9 by 15...

... And see if we get as a result: 60%

User Curtisp
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