SOLUTION: A company manufactures 135 parts which represent 15% of twice the amount of the quantity ordered by the client. How many parts were ordered?

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Question 1171627: A company manufactures 135 parts which represent 15% of twice the amount of the quantity ordered by the client. How many parts were ordered?
Answer by ikleyn(52805) About Me  (Show Source):
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    135 = 0.15*(2x)


    x = 135%2F%282%2A0.15%29 = 450.      ANSWER

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