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10 January, 06:47

If 40 percent of a number is 56 what was the original number? show model

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  1. 10 January, 07:15
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    It is 140.

    Look, if you want to calculate percents you multiply with that percent divided by 100.

    So if you want to calculate 40 percent of x you:

    x*0.4=56

    devide the equation with 0.4

    x=56/0.4

    x=140
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