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Question 766294: Hello! I have no idea how to solve this problem. Can you please help me? Thanks.
So here is the problem:
The number that is 400 percent greater than 15 is what percent greater than 150 percent of 30?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The number that is 400 percent greater than 15 is what percent greater than 150 percent of 30?
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Note: 400% = 4
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Equation:
15+4 = x(1.5*30)
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19 = x(45)
x = 19/45 = 42.22%
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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