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To calculate: The number such that 150 percent of that number is 32.
Answer to Problem 17E
The value of thenumber such that 150 percent of that number is 32is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Formula used:
Percent proportion is ratio of amount and base is same as percent to 100.
To convert percentage to fraction divide the number by 100.
Calculation:
Let 150 percent of x is 32.
Recall that percent proportion is ratio of amount and base is same as percent to 100.
Simplify the term,
Cross multiply the terms,
Therefore, 32 is
Thus, the value of thenumber such that 150 percent of that number is 32is
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