x − n u mb er 26% ∗ x = 13 100 26 x = 13 0 , 26 x = 13 ∣ d i v i d e b y 0 , 26 x = 50 13 i s 26 % o f 50.
To find what number 13 is 26% of, set up the equation 0.26 x = 13 and solve for x . Dividing 13 by 0.26 gives x = 50 , which means 13 is 26% of 50.
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