SOLUTION: I need help with this problem. 24 is 66 2/3 of what number

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Question 140593: I need help with this problem. 24 is 66 2/3 of what number
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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24 is 66 2/3 of what number
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Let "what number" be "x":
EQUATION:
66 2/3% x = 24
(66.66666666.../100) x = 24
x = 2400/(66.6666666...)
x = 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.