SOLUTION: 20% of a number is 28. what is the number?

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Question 708211: 20% of a number is 28. what is the number?
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20% of a number is 28. what is the number?
Therefore:
10% of the number is 28/2 = 14
100% of the number is 14 * 10 = 140
10% of 140 = 14
20% of 140 = 28
The Answer is:
140