SOLUTION: If 42 is 30%, what is 70%?

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Question 813962: If 42 is 30%, what is 70%?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

 .30A = 42

    A = 42%2F.30+=+140

  .70%2A140+=+98

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.30%2F42+=+.70%2Fx  | Cross Multiplying to solve

   +x+=+.70%2A42%2F.30+=+98