SOLUTION: Can you please help me figure this problem out. I tried and I just can't get it. 57% of what number is 23? How do I come up with the answer. PLEASE HELP ME

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Question 141866: Can you please help me figure this problem out. I tried and I just can't get it. 57% of what number is 23? How do I come up with the answer. PLEASE HELP ME
Answer by stanbon(48545) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can you please help me figure this problem out. I tried and I just can't get it. 57% of what number is 23? How do I come up with the answer.
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(57/100)x = 23
0.57x = 23
x = 23/0.57
x = 40.35...
Cheers,
Stan H.