Question 275: 43,000 is 80% of what number? How do you figure this problem type?
Found 2 solutions by whenindoubt, ichudov:
Answer by whenindoubt(13)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!This problem can be set up as a porportion of the type
IS/OF = %/100
Identify the is, of and percentage. Call the unkown variable X.
43,000/X = 80%/100
cross multiply
80x= 4,300,000
Solve for X
x= 4,300,000 / 80
x=53750
43,000 is 80% of 53,750.
Answer by ichudov(499)  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!you rewrite this problem slightly:
43000 = 80% * number
Because a percent % is  , you have
or
43000 = 0.8 * number
or
So, your answer is 43,000 divided by 0.8. You can divide by yourself.
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