SOLUTION: (1) 40% of what number is 350 (2) 3.4% of 260 Can you please show how to solve both. Thanks a lot Joanne

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Question 604732: (1) 40% of what number is 350
(2) 3.4% of 260
Can you please show how to solve both. Thanks a lot
Joanne
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1) 40% of what number is 350
Solve 0.4x = 350
x = 350/0.4
x = 875
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(2) 3.4% of 260
x = 0.034*260
x = 8.84
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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