SOLUTION: If 8% of an amount is 240, find the amount.

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Question 869390: If 8% of an amount is 240, find the amount.
Answer by LinnW(1048) About Me  (Show Source):
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(0.08)x = 240
divide each side by 0.08
x = 240/(0.08)
x = 3000