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87.5% of what number is 112?

Guest May 15, 2012

Guest · Answer 1 · 2012-05-15T03:23:44

What is the correct way to show your work and get your answer? How do you set up the equation naimean?

admin · Answer 2 · 2012-05-15T04:18:48

x*87.5%=112
x*87.5/100=112
x*87.5=112*100
x=112*100/87.5
x=128

[input]x*87.5%=112[/input]