SOLUTION: If z% of 60 is equal to 40% of 80, what is the value of z to the nearest tenth?

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Question 1044091: If z% of 60 is equal to 40% of 80, what is the value of z to the nearest tenth?
Found 2 solutions by jorel555, advanced_Learner:
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.4 x 80=32
60z=32
z=32/60=.53333=53.3333..% ☺☺☺☺

Answer by advanced_Learner(501) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.01z*60=0.4*80
0.6z=32
solve it