SOLUTION: 16 is 40% of what number?

Question 72234This question is from textbook Glencoe Pre-Algebra
: 16 is 40% of what number? This question is from textbook Glencoe Pre-Algebra

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Answer by rmromero(383) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

16 is 40% of what number?

Representation
n = number
Note: is means =
of means multiplication
Translate 16 is 40% of what number? into mathematical equation
16 = 40% * n
16 = 0.4n
16 = 0.4n
0.4 0.4
40 = n

Answer by babygirl10194(1) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16 divided by 40 eguals 40%.
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