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26 is what % of 65.

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The answer is 40 percent
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User Nica
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Suppose that 65 is the 100%, then we can find the percentage that is 26 from 65 using a rule of three:


\begin{gathered} 65\rightarrow100\% \\ 26\rightarrow x\% \\ \Rightarrow x=(26\cdot100)/(65)=(2600)/(65)=40 \\ x=40\% \end{gathered}

therefore, 26 is 40% of 65

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