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Twenty-one is 25% of what number?

A. 5.25
B. 84
C. 10.5
D. 63

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The answer is 84! 21+21+21+21=84 it’s just dividing by 4
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Answer: 84

Explanation:

When substituting this question into an algebraic equation you can write it as:

21=.25x

(x clearly represents the number you are trying to find)

When you divide both sides by .25 to isolate x you get x=84

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