SOLUTION: 21 is 35% of what number?

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Question 688229: 21 is 35% of what number?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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21 is 35% of what number?
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
0.35x = 21
x = 21/(0.35)
x = 60
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Stan H.