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24 is 0.6% of what number?

Answer 1

Ethan Adkins

24 is 0.6% of 4000

"Percent" or "%" means "out of 100" or "per 100", Therefore 0.6% can be written as #0.6/100#.

The word "of" in relation to percents signifies "times" or "to multiply".

Let's finally dial "n" to find the number we're looking for.

Putting this altogether we can write this equation and solve for #n# while keeping the equation balanced:

#24 = 0.6/100 xx n#

#24 xx 100/0.6 = 100/0.6 xx 0.6/100 xx n#

#2400/0.6 = cancel(100)/cancel(0.6) xx cancel(0.6)/cancel(100) xx n#

#4000 = n#

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Answer 2

Avery Alexander

To find the number, divide 24 by 0.6%. So, 24 ÷ 0.6% = 4000. Therefore, 24 is 0.6% of 4000.

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