SOLUTION: 120% of what number is 180?

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Question 122827: 120% of what number is 180?
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120% of what number is 180?
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Change 120 % to a decimal 120/100 = 1.2
Let the number = x
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1.2x = 180
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Divide both sides by 1.2
x =
x = 150 is the number
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Check 1.2*150 = 180

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