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1 25% of what number is 13?

User Inselberg
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Explanation:

Let 25% of x be 13


\therefore \: (25)/(100) * x = 13 \\ \\ \therefore \: (1)/(4) * x = 13 \\ \\ \therefore \: x = 13 * 4 \\ \\ \therefore \: x = 52

Hence, 25% of 52 is 13.

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25% is 25/100=1/4. If 1/4 of x is 13, then 13x4 would equal x. X=52
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