SOLUTION: If 62.5% of a given number is 2.5, then what is 150% of the given number

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Question 670438: If 62.5% of a given number is 2.5, then what is 150% of the given number
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If 62.5% of a given number is 2.5, then what is 150% of the given number
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Let the given number be "x":
Equation:
0.625x = 2.5
x = 2.5/0.625 = 4
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150% of 4 = 1.5*4 = 6
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Stan H.
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