Basic Arithmetic : Finding Part, Percent, and Whole
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Example Question #2 : Solving Linear Equations With Part, Percent, And Whole
If 
First, we need to convert 
Then, we can write the following equation using the information given in the question:
where 
Now, solve for
Example Question #1 : Solving Linear Equations With Part, Percent, And Whole
When an unknown number is increased by 
First, convert the percent into a decimal.
Now, increasing an unknown number by 
Next, set that equal to 88, since that is what the question tells us to do.
Now solve.
Example Question #4 : Solving Linear Equations With Part, Percent, And Whole
Before we can write an equation, we need to turn the percent into a decimal.
Now, we can write the following equation:
Divide both sides by 
Example Question #5 : Solving Linear Equations With Part, Percent, And Whole
If 
First, let 
Then, let's convert the percentage 
Translating the question above into an equation, we have:
Dividing both sides by 
Example Question #2 : Solving Linear Equations With Part, Percent, And Whole
If 
First, let's convert the percentage 
Then, translate the above question into an equation:
Dividing by 
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