SOLUTION: 58% of what number is 174? can you set up and solve an equation so I can understand how it is done. thank you!

SOLUTION: 58% of what number is 174? can you set up and solve an equation so I can understand how it is done. thank you!

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Question 404924: 58% of what number is 174? can you set up and solve an equation so I can understand how it is done. thank you!
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x =the number:
58% of x = 174 Change the percent to its decimal equivalent.
0.58x = 174 Divide both sides by 0.58
x = 300
Check:
0.58(300) = 174 OK!
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