SOLUTION: The question is 2% of a number is 10. The number is 20. Do you agree, if not why and translate the problem to an equation with one variable. I got 500 * .02= 10 and 20 * .02 =.40.

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Question 466059: The question is 2% of a number is 10. The number is 20. Do you agree, if not why and translate the problem to an equation with one variable. I got 500 * .02= 10 and 20 * .02 =.40. Help!
Answer by ptaylor(2198) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You got the correct answer. Congratulations!!!
Let x=the number
Then 0.02x=10
Divide each side by 0.02
x=500
Hope this helps---ptaylor