SOLUTION: if $75 is equal to 65% of an amount, what is 100% of that amount--or what is the formula for finding the 100%?--thank you

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Question 481475: if $75 is equal to 65% of an amount, what is 100% of that amount--or what is the formula for finding the 100%?--thank you
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = the whole (100%) amount, then...
0.65x+=+75 Solve for x. Divide both sides by 0.65
x+=+75%2F0.65
x+=+115.38
The initial amount is $115.38 (approx.)