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To calculate: The number such that number percent of 24 is 36.
Answer to Problem 23E
The value of thenumber such that number percent of 24 is 36is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Some percent of 24 is 36.
Formula used:
Percent proportion is ratio of amount and base is same as percent to 100.
To convert percentage to fraction divide the number by 100.
Calculation:
Let x percent of 24 is 36.
Recall that percent proportion is ratio of amount and base is same as percent to 100.
Simplify the term,
Cross multiply the terms,
Therefore,
Thus, the value of thenumber such that number percent of 24 is 36is
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