Question 20825
1% = .01 

1/2% = .5%  which means .5 *.01 which would be .005


Let x = the number
Now, 25 is 1/2% of what number.
25= .005*x


Divide both sides by .005


{{{25/.005 = (.005x)/.005}}}

{{{5000 = x}}}


Check:  Does  .005* 5000 = 25?  Yes, it does!  It checks.


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