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<math>30\%</math> of <math>n</math> is equal to <math>\frac{3}{10}n = \frac{3}{10}\cdot60 = 3\cdot6 = \boxed{\textbf{(B)}18}</math> | <math>30\%</math> of <math>n</math> is equal to <math>\frac{3}{10}n = \frac{3}{10}\cdot60 = 3\cdot6 = \boxed{\textbf{(B)}18}</math> | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:46, 5 July 2013
Problem
If of a number is
, what is
of the same number?
Solution
of a number is equal to
of that number. Let
=the number
Multiply both sides by 5
of
is equal to
See Also
2003 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 6 | |
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