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17 September, 21:16

If 40% of a number is 56, what was the original number?

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  1. 17 September, 22:59
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    Use proportions:

    40/100 = 56/x

    now cross multiply to get

    100 (56) = 40x

    Now simply solve for x.

    x = 56/0.4 = 140

    So 140
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