If 20% of x is 28, what is 70% of x?

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Arianna Irwin

6 July, 05:41

If 20% of x is 28, what is 70% of x?

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Walter Leonard · Answer 1

Answer: 98

Step-by-step explanation: 20% is 1/5 of the number. 28 x 5 = 140. 70% of 140 is 98.

Ronin Payne · Answer 2

98

Step-by-step explanation:

Of means multiply and is means equals

20% * x = 28

Changing to decimal form

.20 * x = 28

Divide each side by. 20

.20x/.20 = 28/.20

x = 140

Now we want to find 70% of 140

70% * 140

Changing to decimal form

.70 * 140

=98