SOLUTION: Please help me with this: I've asked this same question the first time, but no tutor helped me yet! If 40% is equal to the fraction x/30 what is the value of x? I ne

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Question 787224: Please help me with this:

I've asked this same question the first time, but no tutor helped me yet!

If 40% is equal to the fraction x/30 what is the value of x?

I need an immediate answer please.
Answer by wilft1(217) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simplified, that question becomes, what is 40 percent of 30?
multiply 30 by .4
12/30 x = 12