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50 percent of what number is 120?

120 is 50% of 240

Steps to solve "120 is 50 percent of what number?"

  1. We have, 50% × x = 120
  2. or, 50/100 × x = 120
  3. Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 50,
    we have x = 120 × 100/50
  4. x = 240

    If you are using a calculator, simply enter 120×100÷50, which will give you the answer.

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