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24 is 60 percent of what number?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for a number such that 60 percent of it equals 24. To solve it, we set up the equation 0.6x = 24, where x is the unknown number, and then solve for x.

Answer

$40$
Answer for screen readers

The unknown number is $40$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Set up the equation
    We start with the equation based on the information given:
    $$ 0.6x = 24 $$

  2. Isolate the variable
    To find $x$, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation. We can do this by dividing both sides by 0.6:
    $$ x = \frac{24}{0.6} $$

  3. Perform the calculation
    Now we calculate the value of $x$:
    $$ x = \frac{24}{0.6} = 40 $$

The unknown number is $40$.

More Information

The number $40$ is what we were looking for. This means that 60% of $40$ equals $24$, confirming that our calculation is correct.

Tips

  • One common mistake is forgetting to divide correctly. Ensure that the division is done accurately to find the right value of $x$.
  • Another mistake is misinterpreting the percentage; remember that 60 percent is $0.6$ in decimal form.
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