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82% of what number is 492?

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600

Explanation:

Step 1: If 82% of a number is 492, then what is 100% of that number? Setup the equation.

492/82%=Y/100%

Step 2: Solve for Y

Using cross multiplication of two fractions, we get

82Y = 492 x 100

82Y = 49200

Y=49200100=600

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