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150% of what number is 120

User Carli
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Answer:80

Step-by-step explanation:

we have,

150x/100 = 120

x = 120 x 150/100

x= 80

User Benja
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Answer:

x = 80

Explanation:

We have, 150% · x = 120

or, 150/100 · x = 120

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 150,

we have x = 120 · 100/150

x = 80

If you are using a calculator, simply enter 120×100÷150, which will give you the answer.

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