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OpenStudy (is3535):

If 80% of a number is 120, what is the number? A. 24 B. 96 C. 150 D. 270

OpenStudy (is3535):

the frist who anser get a metel

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A

OpenStudy (ilovecake):

it is A

OpenStudy (rainbow_rocks03):

@cutiemarklove don't give out direct answers

OpenStudy (rainbow_rocks03):

give a reason too plz

OpenStudy (is3535):

are you sure

OpenStudy (ilovecake):

yeah I am sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hints or ways to give them help!!! @Ilovecake @cutiemarklove

OpenStudy (ilovecake):

WAIT NO IT IS C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

help her work it out!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

show her how to do it!! goodness!!

OpenStudy (is3535):

so 150

OpenStudy (ilovecake):

IT IS NOT A IT IS C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@iambatman tell them why the rules are what they are

OpenStudy (ilovecake):

YES 150

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think C because its closer to 120 witought being 100% there. prob a stupid reason but its my guess

OpenStudy (ilovecake):

IT IS C.150

OpenStudy (is3535):

ok ty

OpenStudy (ilovecake):

yw

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Use an equation. Let x represent the unknown number: 80% of a number is 120 80% of x is 120 80% * x = 120 0.80x = 120 x = 120/0.8 x = 150 The number is 150

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