SOLUTION: what percent of 70 is 42?

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Question 593915: what percent of 70 is 42?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x/100)*70 = 42

x/100 = 42/70

x/100 = 0.6

x = 0.6*100

x = 60%

Answer: 60% of 70 is 42.