82% of what number is 82

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Meghan Cortez

22 June, 02:50

82% of what number is 82

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Topaz · Answer 1

100 because 82 / 100 is 82%

Macias · Answer 2

To do this question, you need to set up a pair of fractions which you will cross multiply to reach the answer. To do this, we'll go back to the question. We know that 82% is the same as 82/100, and whatever that is should equal 82/x. We then need to set those equal to each other and solve for x.

82/100 = 82/x

To cross multiply, take the top of one side and multiply it by the bottom of the other side.

82*x = 100*82

Next, we have to divide both sides by 82 to get the x alone.

x = 100

So this means if you take 82% of the number 100, you should get 82 as your answer! This means your answer will be 100 for this question.