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  • 16-11-2016
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if 40% of a number is 56, then what was the original number?

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shahzaib784
shahzaib784 shahzaib784
  • 16-11-2016
40%= 56
1%= 56/40= 1.4
100%= 1.4 x 100= 140
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Noah11012
Noah11012 Noah11012
  • 16-11-2016
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
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