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15% of an amount is 30 What is that original amount?

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Answer:

200

Explanation:

From this information 15% = 30 and we need to find 100%:

  • First divide both sides by 3 to get 5%: 30 ÷ 3 = 10 → 5% = 10
  • Next multiply 5% by 20 to get 100%: 10 × 20 = 200 → 100% = 200.

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