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5/6 of a number is 125. What is 40% of that number.

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Answer:

60

Step-by-step explanation:

If 5/6 of a number is 125, we can find the complete number as follows:


(125)/((5)/(6))=(125*6)/(5)=(750)/(5)=150

Then, 40% of 150 is equal to

150 x 40% = 150 x 40 / 100 = 6000/100 = 60

Therefore, 40% of that number is 60.

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