SOLUTION: 8 is 40% of x. Solve for x.

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Question 177949: 8 is 40% of x. Solve for x.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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8=.4x.......remember 40% in decimal form is .4
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x=8/.4....divide both sides by .4
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highlight%28x=20%29