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If 14 is 35% of a value, what is that value?

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User Nica
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Answer:

40

Explanation:

14 = 35% of x

35% = 0.35

So lets make an equation and solve for x:

14 = 0.35x

x = 14÷0.35

x = 40

To check our answer let's put it back into the question :

35% of 40 = 14

10% = 4 , 30% = 12 , 5% = 2

35% = 12+2 = 14 ✅

Hope this helped and have a good day

User Stephan Heilner
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