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153 is 0.9% of what number? Tell which equivalent ratios you used to find the solution
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Q:
153 is 0.9% of what number? Tell which equivalent ratios you used to find the solution
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A:
0.9% / 100% = 0.009
= 9/1000
equivalent ratio:
9/1000 = 153/x
cross multiply
9x = 153,000
x = 153,000/9
x = 17,000
153/17,000 = 0.009