SOLUTION: If x% of y is 10, what is y? I need help with this question, but I have no idea how to solve it, thx for helping :)

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Question 1062571: If x% of y is 10, what is y?
I need help with this question, but I have no idea how to solve it,
thx for helping :)
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, ikleyn:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If +x+ is expressed as a percent, then
+x%2F100+ would be the decimal value
+%28+x%2F100+%29%2Ay+=+10+
+y+=+1000%2Fx+
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Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):