SOLUTION: If 20% of a number is 68 what is the number? How do I do this?

SOLUTION: If 20% of a number is 68 what is the number? How do I do this?

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Question 755605: If 20% of a number is 68 what is the number?
How do I do this?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20% = 20/100 = 1/5
Therefore 5 x 68 = 340
This is the original number.
20/100 of 340 = 68
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