SOLUTION: 0.125 of what number is 5.25?

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Question 672431: 0.125 of what number is 5.25?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.125 of what number is 5.25
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
0.0125x = 5.25
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x = 5.25/0.0125
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x = 420
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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