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40 percent of what number is 50?

50 is 40% of 125

Steps to solve "50 is 40 percent of what number?"

  1. We have, 40% × x = 50
  2. or, 40/100 × x = 50
  3. Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 40,
    we have x = 50 × 100/40
  4. x = 125

    If you are using a calculator, simply enter 50×100÷40, which will give you the answer.

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