SOLUTION: Is 5,000/80% the same as 5,000/.8?

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Question 106349: Is 5,000/80% the same as 5,000/.8?
Answer by stanbon(29612) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is 5,000/80% the same as 5,000/.8?
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Yes if the % only applies to the denominator.
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5000/[80%] = 5000/0.80 = 6250
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Cheers,
Stan H.