SOLUTION: How do I solve a problem like 3 is 60% of what?

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Question 528765: How do I solve a problem like 3 is 60% of what?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = amount
then
.60x = 3
x = 3/.60
x = 5 (answer)