SOLUTION: 75 is 12% of what number?

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Question 53999: 75 is 12% of what number?
Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x represent the number. Note that 12% can be written as .12, or as a fraction 12%2F100. The equation is 75=.12x and dividing both sides by .12 gives us 75%2F.12=x, which reduces to x=625.