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Use the appropriate form of the percentage formula. 70% of what number is 28? B=?

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number = 40

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number = x


70\text{ \% }*\text{ x = 28}

0.7 * x = 28

Divide through by 0.7:

x = 28/0.7

x = 40

Hence, 70% of 40 gives 28

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