SOLUTION: A number X is 125% of Y .To complete Y number x has to be multiplied by what number ?

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Question 990803: A number X is 125% of Y .To complete Y number x has to be multiplied by what number ?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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X=1.25Y
X/1.25=Y
(1/1.25)X=Y
(4/5)X=Y
0.80X=Y