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24 December, 04:23

If 40% of a number is 56, then what was the original number?

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  1. 24 December, 04:39
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    Let x equal the number we're trying to find.

    Convert percent to decimal by moving the % sign to the left two times and replacing it with a decimal.

    .40x = 56

    Divide both sides by. 40

    x = 140
  2. 24 December, 04:45
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    40% = 56

    1% = 56/40 = 1.4

    100% = 1.4 x 100 = 140
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