SOLUTION: 70 is 110% of what number

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Question 865790: 70 is 110% of what number
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, edjones:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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70 is 110% of what number


70 is 110% of x


70 = 110% of x


70 = (110/100) * x


70 = 1.10 * x


70/1.10 = x


63.6363636363637 = x


x = 63.6363636363637 (this is approximate)


Note: 63.6363636363637 = 700/11


So the answer as a decimal is roughly 63.6363636363637 and the answer as a fraction is 700/11

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.10x=70
x=70/1.1
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Ed