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6 July, 17:34

If 40% of a number of 56 what is the original number

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  1. 6 July, 17:48
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    To work out, divide 56 by 0.4, gives you 140
  2. 6 July, 18:00
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    Percent means parts out of 100

    40%=40/100=0.4

    'of' means multply

    40% of a number is 56

    0.4 times a number=56

    divide oth sides by 0.4

    a number=140

    original=140
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