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42 percent of what number is 280?

280 is 42% of 666.67

Steps to solve "280 is 42 percent of what number?"

  1. We have, 42% × x = 280
  2. or, 42/100 × x = 280
  3. Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 42,
    we have x = 280 × 100/42
  4. x = 666.67

    If you are using a calculator, simply enter 280×100÷42, which will give you the answer.

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