SOLUTION: 40% of what number is 160? is it 160/.4 or 160*.4? thanks

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Question 1077301: 40% of what number is 160? is it 160/.4 or 160*.4? thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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40% of what number is 160? is it 160/.4 or 160*.4?
Let the unknown number be "x".
Equation:
0.40*x = 160
x = 160/0.4
x = (160*10)/4
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x = 40*10
x = 400
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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