Derockjr17
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  • 02-02-2018
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72 is 60% of what number? Enter your answer in the box.

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  • 02-02-2018
Do cross-multiplication 

72/x = 60/100 

so 

60 times x = 72 times 100 

so 

60x = 7200 

then divide both sides by 60 

x = 120
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texaschic101
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  • 02-02-2018
72 is 60% of what number...

72 = 0.60x
72 / 0.60 = x
120 = x.....so 72 is 60% of 120
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