SOLUTION: 30 students is 60% of how many students?

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Question 216666: 30 students is 60% of how many students?
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = total students
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30 = 60% of x = .6x,,,,,,,,,,divide thru by .6
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50 = x
.
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checking,,,,,,30/50 = .6 = 60%,,,,,ok