SOLUTION: How do you explain 60% of what number gives you 75

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Question 924241: How do you explain 60% of what number gives you 75
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ewatrrr:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do you explain 60% of what number gives you 75
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There is a number such that 60% of it is 75.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Algebraically: 'of' generally means multiply
60% what number gives you 75

n = 75/.60 = 125
0r
60% = 60/100 = 3/5
= 75
= 125
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