SOLUTION: If 53 pounds is 60%, how many pounds is 100%?

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Question 978973: If 53 pounds is 60%, how many pounds is 100%?
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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53 pounds is 60% or 60%2F100=0.60 of x,than
0.60x=53
x=53%2F0.60
x=5300%2F60
x=88.33333333333333