3 years ago

24 is 44% of what number?

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Zarrin [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

24 is 44% of 54.55

Step-by-step explanation:

24 ÷ 44% = y ÷ 100%

Solve for y - To do so, we will use cross multiplication.

44y = 24 × 100

44y = 2400

y = 2400 ÷ 100

y = 54.55

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