SOLUTION: 27 is 90% of _____?

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Question 1010812: 27 is 90% of _____?
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27 is 90% of x.

It means that

27 = 0.9*x.

Hence, x = 27%2F0.9 = 30.

Answer. 27 is 90% of 30.