SOLUTION: Explain the difference between finding the following two solutions: What is 15% of 50? 50 is 15% of what?

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Question 671723: Explain the difference between finding the following two solutions:
What is 15% of 50?
50 is 15% of what?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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.15*50=7.5 ANS.
50=.15X
X=50/.15
X=333.33 ANS.
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