SOLUTION: How do you explain 60% of what number gives you 75

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Question 924241: How do you explain 60% of what number gives you 75
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ewatrrr:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do you explain 60% of what number gives you 75
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There is a number such that 60% of it is 75.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Algebraically: 'of' generally means multiply
60% +highlight_green%28of%29 what number gives you 75
.60%2An++=+75
n = 75/.60 = 125
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60% = 60/100 = 3/5
%283%2F5%29n = 75
n+=+%285%2F3%29+75 = 125
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