SOLUTION: 8% of a certain number is 20 the numberis?

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Question 989402: 8% of a certain number is 20 the numberis?
Answer by farohw(175) About Me  (Show Source):
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Change 8% to its decimal form .08 then divide,

20%2F.08+=+250

250 is your answer.


To verify,

250 x .08 = 20