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20 is 5% of 400

Steps to solve "20 is 5 percent of what number?"

1. We have, 5% × x = 20
2. or, 5/100 × x = 20
3. Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 5,
   we have x = 20 × 100/5
4. x = 400
   

   If you are using a calculator, simply enter 20×100÷5, which will give you the answer.

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