SOLUTION: I am trying to solve a percent proportion. I am not sure how to set up the problem when it it throws in the y variable. Problem is 68% of 75y. Does the formula change when the pro

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Question 709506: I am trying to solve a percent proportion. I am not sure how to set up the problem when it it throws in the y variable. Problem is 68% of 75y. Does the formula change when the problem is set up in the reverse such as 75y is 68 % of what. I can complete once formula is set up correctly just can't remember set up
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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Your first example, 68% of 75y., means 68%(75y) or+0.68%2A75y.

The next example, "75y is 68 % of what", means 0.68%2A%28what%29=75y