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  • 04-02-2016
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80% of what # is 16?

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  • 04-02-2016
80% of x = 16
"of" translates to multiplication and 80% becomes 80/100.

80/100 × x = 16

0.8x = 16

0.8x/0.8 = 16/0.8

x = 16/0.8

x = 20


Your final answer is 80% of 20 is 16.
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