SOLUTION: 107% of what number is 53.5

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Question 380017: 107% of what number is 53.5
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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107% of what number is 53.5
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
107%(x) = 53.5
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1.07x = 53.5
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x = 53.5/1.07
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x = 50
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Stan H.