SOLUTION: 85% of what number is 51

SOLUTION: 85% of what number is 51

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Question 1106062: 85% of what number is 51
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is 51/x as 85/100
cross-multiply, and 85x=5100
x=60
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