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Question 151585: How do i represent the query below as a sum?
if 60 is = to 60% of ?, then 40% is = 40: How do i represent the query below as a sum?
if 60 is = to 60% of ?, then 40% is = 40
Answer by vleith(1159) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
0.6/60 = 0.4/x
0.6x = 0.4*60
0.6x - 24 = 0
-0.6x + 24 = 0
seems a bit contrived, but that out to do it