document.write( "Question 269518: The Chess Club has a goal of 25 new members. So far, they have 15. What percent of the club's goal have they achieved? \n" ); document.write( "
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This is a proportion problem
\n" ); document.write( "\"15%2F25+=+x%2F100\"
\n" ); document.write( "cross multiply to get
\n" ); document.write( "\"1500+=+25x\"
\n" ); document.write( "divide by 25 to get
\n" ); document.write( "\"x+=+60\"
\n" ); document.write( "This means they have reached 60% of their goal.
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