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15% of what number is 72?

User Cnettel
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Answer:

x = 480

Explanation:

72 = 15

x 100

cross multiply

15x = 7200

divide by 15 on both sides to isolate x

x = 480

User Straff
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Answer:

500

Explanation:

the number75 when divided is 15% of 500

User Sbrrk
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