SOLUTION: I am trying to solve a percent proportion. I am not sure how to set up the problem when it it throws in the y variable. Problem is 68% of 75y. Does the formula change when the pro

Question 709506: I am trying to solve a percent proportion. I am not sure how to set up the problem when it it throws in the y variable. Problem is 68% of 75y. Does the formula change when the problem is set up in the reverse such as 75y is 68 % of what. I can complete once formula is set up correctly just can't remember set up

Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your first example, 68% of 75y., means 68%(75y) or.

The next example, "75y is 68 % of what", means
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