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Chapter 7: Q3. (page 353)

Use a proportion to answer the question. What number is 65% of 120?

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The number 78 is 65% of 120.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Given Information.

The percentage is 65%.

02

Step 2. Calculation.

Let xbe the number.

Write percentage as a fraction.

Therefore,

65100=x120

Multiply both sides of the equation by 120 to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

65100脳120=120脳x120x=78

03

Step 3. Conclusion.

The number 78 is 65% of 120.

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