SOLUTION: 312 is 15% less of what number?

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Question 127559: 312 is 15% less of what number?
Answer by apachemexican1(64) About Me  (Show Source):
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first multiply 312 by 100
u get 31200
divide 31200 by 15
u get 280
now add 312 and 280
u get 592