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Question from Luis, a parent: Question: $1579 is 20% of what number? I'm sure I used to know this years ago (honestly), but the old brain isn't what it used to be. |
Luis,
100% is a whole. So 1% is a one-hundredth part. What part is 20%? Can you put that in lowest terms?
Now can you solve the problem? If not, look at the following example.
Good Hunting!
RD
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