SOLUTION: 83% is 75% of what number? Is there an extra percent mark in this question?

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Question 864085: 83% is 75% of what number? Is there an extra percent mark in this question?
Answer by ben720(159) About Me  (Show Source):
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83% is 75% if what is incorrect. I believe you mean 83 is 75% of what.\
Let x = what number
Let 75% = 75/100
Let of = Multiplied (of generally signifies multiplication)
83 is 75/100 of x
83=75%2F100%2Ax
83=75x%2F100
Multiply both sides by 100
8300=75x
Divide both sides by 75 to get

1102%2F3