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90 percent of what number is 50?

50 is 90% of 55.56

Steps to solve "50 is 90 percent of what number?"

  1. We have, 90% × x = 50
  2. or, 90/100 × x = 50
  3. Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 90,
    we have x = 50 × 100/90
  4. x = 55.56

    If you are using a calculator, simply enter 50×100÷90, which will give you the answer.

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