SOLUTION: Find 175% of 24 (must write and solve an equation)

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Question 369488: Find 175% of 24 (must write and solve an equation)
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, stanbon:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Find 175% 'of' 24 

1.75*24 = 24 + .75*24 = 24 + 18 = 42

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find 175% of 24 (must write and solve an equation)
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x = (175/100)*24
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x = 175/0.24
x = 42
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Cheers,
Stan H.