If 108 is 90% of x, what is the value of x?

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Landin Levy

Mathematics

21 August, 20:17

If 108 is 90% of x, what is the value of x?

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Francesca Jenkins · Answer 1

x=120

Step-by-step explanation:

108 = 90%

divide everything by 9

12 = 10%

multiply everything by 10

120 = 100%

x=120

Laylah Davis · Answer 2

120

Step-by-step explanation:

set a relation. Because 108 is 90%, you do 90%/100% = 108/x (write vertically so its easier. So you see what number you multiply 90 by to get 108 and multiply that by 100 to get the total amount.