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If 20% of a number z is 40 what is the value of z

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Answer:

200

Explanation:

20% of z=40

20/100 *z = 40 (converting 20% into 20/100 and multiplying with z).

20z = 40*100 (cross multiplying 100 with 40).

20z = 4000

z = 4000/20

z =200 :⁠-⁠)

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