SOLUTION: I am trying to figure out the solution to the question 95 is 90% of what number. Do I divide or multiply 95* 90%=85.5 95/90%=105.56 I get confused

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Question 276142: I am trying to figure out the solution to the question
95 is 90% of what number.
Do I divide or multiply
95* 90%=85.5
95/90%=105.56
I get confused

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I am trying to figure out the solution to the question
95 is 90% of what number.
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Let "x" be the number.
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Equation:
90% of x = 95
0.90x = 95
x = 95/0.9
x = 105.56
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cheers,
Stan H.