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24 is 15% of what number

User Kirill
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Answer:

160 because 15% of 160 is 24 meaning 24 is 15% of 160

Explanation:

User KingFu
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Answer:

160

Explanation:

Is means equals and of means multiply

24 = 15% * N where N is the unknown number

Change to decimal form

24 = .15 N

Divide each side by .15

24/.15 = .15N/.15

160 = N

User Wasim Khan
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