SOLUTION: 7000 is 17% of what number?

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Question 192025: 7000 is 17% of what number?
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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7000=17% of X
7000=.17 (X)
divide both sides by (.17)
7000/ .17 = X
X= 41,176.5