If 15% of a number equals 45, find the original number.
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Let the number be N. Then 15% of N = 0.15N = 45, so N = 45 / 0.15 = 300, which is the required number.
If 15% of a number equals 45, find the original number.
Let the number be N. Then 15% of N = 0.15N = 45, so N = 45 / 0.15 = 300, which is the required number.