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If 65%=x/100 then x =?

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Answer:
65
Why?
This can be rewritten as;
0.65 = x/100
It can be rewritten again to get x on the left side alone;
-x/100 = -0.65
Now, multiply each term by -100 to further distinguish x;
x = 0.65*100
Now, solve;
x = 65
There’s your answer.
Check:
0.65 = 65/100
0.65 = 0.65
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