SOLUTION: I am not sure in which topic this should be categorized. My question: If w is 78% of a, and if d is 57% of a, then what percent of w is d? Please don't give me the answer. Co

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Question 854842: I am not sure in which topic this should be categorized. My question:
If w is 78% of a, and if d is 57% of a, then what percent of w is d?
Please don't give me the answer. Could you show me how to solve the problem?
Thank you,
Tom

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
d = .57a ⇒ a = d/.57
w = .78%28d%2F.57%29+=+%28.78%2F.57%29d
%28.57%2F.78%29w+=+.7308w= d