SOLUTION: 16% of what number is 52?

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Question 359246: 16% of what number is 52?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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16% of what number is 52?
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Let the number be "x".
Equation:
0.16x = 52
x = 52/0.16
x = 325
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Stan H.