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42 is 75% of what number?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking us to find the number of which 42 is 75%. To solve this, we can set up the equation 0.75x = 42 and solve for x.

Answer

$56$
Answer for screen readers

The number of which 42 is 75% is $56$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Set Up the Equation
    We start with the equation based on the problem:
    $$ 0.75x = 42 $$

  2. Isolate the Variable
    To find the value of $x$, we need to isolate it. We can do this by dividing both sides of the equation by 0.75:
    $$ x = \frac{42}{0.75} $$

  3. Calculate the Division
    Now, we perform the division to find $x$:
    $$ x = 42 \div 0.75 = 56 $$

The number of which 42 is 75% is $56$.

More Information

In this problem, we've learned to set up a simple equation to find a number when given a percentage. This is a fundamental concept in solving percentage problems.

Tips

  • Forgetting to convert the percentage into decimal form (0.75 for 75%).
  • Miscalculating the division when isolating the variable.
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