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if x is 160% of y then y is what percent of x?

explain please
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2007-11-07 09:49:31 · 2 answers · asked by mauracaitlyn 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

1.6%

let y = 100

100 X 160% = 160

160 divided by y = %of x

160 divided by 100 = 1.6%

y is 1.6 % of x

2007-11-07 09:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

x = 1.6 * y ==> y = 1/1.6 * x

Express 1/1.6 as a percentage

... and don't listen to Jessica

2007-11-07 09:55:55 · answer #2 · answered by dogsafire 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋