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20% of a number is x. What is 100% of the number? Assume x > 0.

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User Bronx
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Answer: 5x

Step-by-step explanation:

20% of a number is x. What is 100% of the number? Assume x>0.

Let the number be n. We're given:

0.2n = x <-- Since 20% = 0.2

To find n, we multiply each side of the equation by 5:

5(0.2)n = 5x

n = 5x

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