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Question 854842: I am not sure in which topic this should be categorized. My question:
If w is 78% of a, and if d is 57% of a, then what percent of w is d?
Please don't give me the answer. Could you show me how to solve the problem?
Thank you,
Tom
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

 d = .57a   ⇒  a = d/.57

w =  

= d 

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