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Grade 7 math · D.5 · Percent, part and whole

Find the whole when given any percent

Find 1% first, then multiply by 100 to get the whole number.

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  1. 18 is 90% of what number?

    Answer: 20

  2. 291 is 60% of what number?

    Answer: 485

  3. 21 is 30% of what number?

    Answer: 70

Tip: Find 1% first, then multiply by 100 to get the whole number.

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