SOLUTION: If x is 125% of y. y is what % of X. x=125%y y=X/125%

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Question 183937: If x is 125% of y. y is what % of X.
x=125%y
y=X/125%

Answer by ptaylor(2198) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If x is 125% of y. y is what % of X.
x=125%y
y=X/125%
YOU ARE RIGHT ON!!! YOU JUST HAVE TO FINISH IT.
Change 125% to a fraction or decimal
125%=`125/100=1.25
y=x/1.25=0.8x (1 divided by 1.25) now change back to a percent(0.8=80/100=80%)
y=80% of x
Hope this helps---ptaylor