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125% of blank is 85

User Ventolin
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Answer:

68

Explanation:

First, let us assign a variable x, for the (blank) in the problem.

Next, converting the question into a math equation, we get:

125% * x = 85.

Solving for x, we get:

1.25x = 85

x = 68.

User Askaale
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Answer:

68

125 percent (calculated percentage %) of what number equals 85? Answer: 68.

User Elcool
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