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15% of what number is 42?
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15% of what number is 42?

User Aaron K
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Answer:

280

Explanation:

Ok so 15% = 42

42 ÷ 15% =

42 ÷ (15 ÷ 100) =

(100 × 42) ÷ 15 =

4,200 ÷ 15 =

280

User Christophe Quintard
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Answer:

6.3

Explanation:

15/100=x/42

Cross Multiply and divide

15*42=630

630/100=6.3

User Ferin Patel
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