Question

56 nuts is 80% of what?

Answer 1

80% = 56
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Find 1 %:
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1% = 56 ÷ 80
1% = 0.7

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Find 100% (the number):
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1 % = 0.7
100% = 0.7 x 100
100% = 70

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56 nuts is 80% of 70 nuts.
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