SOLUTION: 12.5 is 75% of what number?

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Question 244627: 12.5 is 75% of what number?
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75 is 75% of what number?
75=.75x
multiply by 100
7500=75x
divide by 75
100=x
12.5 is 75% of what number?
let x=the number
12.5=.75x
multiply by 100
1250=75x
1250/75=x
16 2/3=x