Question

96 is 0.6% of what number? use pencil and paper. would you expect the answer to be a lot less than 96, slightly less than 96, slightly greater than 96, or a lot greater than 96? explain.

96 is 0.6% of .
(type an integer or a decimal.)

Explanation:

Set up the percent equation

$$ 96 = 0.6\% \times x $$

Convert the percent to a decimal

$$ 0.6\% = \frac{0.6}{100} = 0.006 $$

Solve for the unknown number

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Answer:

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