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If 35% of x equals 140, what is 20% of x?
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02 Jun 2018, 03:49
02 Jun 2018, 03:49
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If 35% of x equals 140, what is 20% of x?
(A) 9.8
(B) 39.2
(C) 80
(D) 320
(E) 400
(A) 9.8
(B) 39.2
(C) 80
(D) 320
(E) 400
Re: If 35% of x equals 140, what is 20% of x?
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09 Jun 2018, 12:07
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sandy wrote:
If 35% of x equals 140, what is 20% of x?
(A) 9.8
(B) 39.2
(C) 80
(D) 320
(E) 400
(A) 9.8
(B) 39.2
(C) 80
(D) 320
(E) 400
x = 140 / 0.35 = 400
now 20%(400) = 80
C.
Re: If 35% of x equals 140, what is 20% of x?
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14 Jul 2018, 04:40
14 Jul 2018, 04:40
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Explanation
Translate the given information into math:
\(\frac{35}{100}x=140\)
or \(x=400\)
Next, find 20% of x, or 0.20(400) = 80.
Translate the given information into math:
\(\frac{35}{100}x=140\)
or \(x=400\)
Next, find 20% of x, or 0.20(400) = 80.
