Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Percent - 6.5 Using the Percent Equation - 6.5 Exercises - Page 429: 17

Answer

160

Work Step by Step

Divide the percent by 100. Fill in the percent equation. part=(percent)(whole) $24=(0.15)x$ Divide both sides by the percent: $160=x$
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