SOLUTION: 14 is 70% of what number? Use a tape diagram to solve

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Question 805818: 14 is 70% of what number? Use a tape diagram to solve
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Gogonati:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
14 is 70% of what number?
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Let the number be "x":
Equation::
14 = 0.70x
x = 14/0.7
x = 20
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by Gogonati(855)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

70%*x=14
7x/10=14
7x=140
x=20
Answer: 70% of 20 is equal to 14

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