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  • 06-02-2018
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2/5 of a number is 14. What is the number?

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MathGeek289
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  • 06-02-2018
We are given that 2/5ths of a number is 14. So, we need to set up a proportion.
2      14
-- =  -----
5       X
Cross multiply the numbers to give you:
2x = 70
Divide:
x = 35
So, the number is 35.
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