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If 9% of a number equals 5, find 36% of that number.
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If 9% of a number equals 5, find 36% of that number.

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20

Explanation:

  1. You can set this up in an algebraic equation:
  2. .09x=5 which translates to 9% times a variable or unknown number equals 5
  3. Divide both sides by .09 which turns to 55.5
  4. Multiply by .36 to find 36% of that number which equals 20
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