SOLUTION: 26 is 60% of what number?

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Question 577151: 26 is 60% of what number?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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"26 is 60% of what number?" translates to 26 = 0.6x, solve for x to get

26 = 0.6x

26/0.6 = x

43.3333 = x

x = 43.3333


So 26 is 60% of 43.3333