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Find the whole. Explain your method. 30% of what is 15

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Answer:50

Step-by-step explanation:30/100×x=15

x=15×100/30

x=50

User Piouson
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Answer: 50

Explanation:

30% as a decimal is 0.3.

Let's say "what" is a variable, x.

0.3x=15

Divide both sides by 0.3 and you get x=50

User Matt Fiocca
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