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37.5% of what number is 6? HELP PLS I NEED IT BAD SHOW WORK PLS!

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Answer:

16

Explanation:

Let the number be x.

37.5% * x = 6

Convert percentage to decimal form:


0.375x=6

Multiply both sides by 1000:


375x=6000

Divide both sides by 375:


(375x)/(375) =(6000)/(375)


x=16

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