SOLUTION: 150% of what number is 34?

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Question 904661: 150% of what number is 34?
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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150% of what number is 34

150% of x is 34

150% of x = 34

1.5x = 34

x = 34/1.5

x = 22.66667

So the unknown number is approximately 22.66667

Answer by Math_Boss(45) About Me  (Show Source):
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150%=1.50
1.50%2Ax=34
x=34%2F1.5
x=22.6666667
Ans:22.6666667
Check:
22.6666667%2A1.5=34