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Question 229333: how do i do 40% of x is 28 what is x. i dont get it
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how do i do 40% of x is 28 what is x. i dont get it
40% is 40/100 = 0.4
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40% of x = 0.4x = 28
x = 28/0.4 = 280/4
x = 70