SOLUTION: The problem is : 20 is 40% of what number I tried 20 x 40% and i dont think thats right.

SOLUTION: The problem is : 20 is 40% of what number I tried 20 x 40% and i dont think thats right.

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Question 163364: The problem is : 20 is 40% of what number
I tried 20 x 40% and i dont think thats right.
Answer by gonzo(654) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if you want to know what number 20 is 40% of, then you need to make an equation that says 40% of x = 20
.4*x = 20
x = 20/.4
x = 50
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to test, take 40% of 50 = 20
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you needed to do 20 / 40%
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