SOLUTION: 8% of 36 is 72% of what number? A. 2.06 B. 2.88 C. 3.24 D. 4 E. 40

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Question 879984: 8% of 36 is 72% of what number?
A. 2.06
B. 2.88
C. 3.24
D. 4
E. 40
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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.72x=.08*36
72x=8*36
x=8*36/72
x=8*1/2
x=4