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  • 01-11-2018
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72 is equal to 80% of a number n. Write and solve and equation to find n. Write the percent as a decimal

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72 is equal to 80 of a number n Write and solve and equation to find n Write the percent as a decimal show work class=

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sid071
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  • 01-11-2018

Hey there!!

80% = 80/100 = 0.8

80% of 'n' = 72

0.8n=72

n = 72/0.8

n = 90

Hence, the number is 80!

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