SOLUTION: the number 45 is 25% of what number?

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Question 663037: the number 45 is 25% of what number?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = the number
25% as a decimal is 25/100 = .25
.25(x) = 45
x = 45/.25
x = 180
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