If it goes through the origin of a graph
Answer:
15/100 x 700 = 105
Step-by-step explanation:
Consider 15% as 15 because you always consider a percent out of 100, you can remember by the word 'cent' meaning 100.
You need to FIRST find out what the percentage is OF whenever coming across these types of problems.
And the keyword 'of' means to multiply.
The answer is 14
explanation answer: 14
X=2 is the answer to your question
let's firstly convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions and then proceed.
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