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If 5% of a number equals eight find 50% of that number

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Answer:

80

Explanation:

160 x .05 = 8

(5% of 160 is 8)

160 x .5 = 80.

You know you should multiply, because when working with fractions, decimals, and percentages, the word "of" means multiplied by.

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