A. 18 is 20 percent of what number? B. 15 is 25 percent of what number? C. 12 is 30 percent of what number? D. 24 is 40 percent of what number? E. 39 is 60 percent of what number? F. 78 is 30 percent of what number? Question: Represent each as an equation with x as the unknown number, and solve.

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Elvis Flowers

17 January, 02:48

A. 18 is 20 percent of what number? B. 15 is 25 percent of what number? C. 12 is 30 percent of what number? D. 24 is 40 percent of what number? E. 39 is 60 percent of what number? F. 78 is 30 percent of what number? Question: Represent each as an equation with x as the unknown number, and solve.

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Shaun Patton · Answer 1

18=x*.20

15=x*.25

12=x*.30

24=x*.40

39=x*.60

78=x*.30

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve for x on each, divide the number on the left of the equal side by the number x is being multiplied by. For example, 18/.20=x

Cherokee · Answer 2

a. 90

b. 60

c. 40

d. 60

e. 65

f. 260

Step-by-step explanation:

a. 18*100 = 1800/20=90

b. 15*100 = 1500/25 = 60

c. 12*100 = 1200/30 = 40

d. 24*100 = 2400/40 = 60

e. 39*100 = 3900/60=65

f. 78*100 = 7800/30 = 260