Question

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54 is equal to 75% of a number n. Write and solve an equation to find n. Write the percent as a decimal.

Answer 1

x would equal 72

Explanation:

you can find a percent but there is already a percent showing. So the answer should be 72.

When you're trying to find the answer to these problems you should check if there is a percent part and whole. In this question, there is already a percent and a part so you would just try to find the whole.

Answer 2

Set this up as a proportion.

54/n = 75/100

Now solve for n and finish from here.

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