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Question 527587: I will be taking an basic entrance exam. I understand most of the math except one question. I am not sure of what formula to use. It has been a while since I've been in school. Problem: What percent of 90 is 99? Could you please show me formula. I greatly appreciate it. Thank You
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
90x = 99
x = 99%2F90
x = 1.1 * 100 = 110%