SOLUTION: 14% of what number is 63? How do you figure it out?

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Question 829207: 14% of what number is 63? How do you figure it out?
Answer by LinnW(1048) About Me  (Show Source):
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for "of" think multiplication
14% of x = 63
0.14*x = 63
divide each side by 0.14
x = 63/0.14
x = 450
14% of 450 = 63