SOLUTION: Please help me solve this problem.if 5percent of a number is 25 .what is that number?

SOLUTION: Please help me solve this problem.if 5percent of a number is 25 .what is that number?

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Question 562453: Please help me solve this problem.if 5percent of a number is 25 .what is that number?
Answer by MathHelper7(6) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20%
This requires a calculator:
5 divided by 25 = 0.2
2 is in the tenths place so you times it by 10, 2x10=20
Add the percent sign:
20%
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