SOLUTION: If 30% of a number is 15, what is the number?

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Question 850258: If 30% of a number is 15, what is the number?
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30% of a number is 15


(30/100)*x = 15


0.30x = 15


x = 15/0.30


x = 50


The unknown number is 50