we calculate this like this:
[tex] \frac{4}{100} *x=56
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where x is the desired number. 4 percent of x is 56
[tex] \frac{4} *x=56*100
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here i multiplied both sides by 100
[tex] x= \frac{56*100}{4}
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I divided both sides by 4, then on the left hand side only x is left!
[tex] x= \frac{56*25}{4}
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[tex] x= 1400
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The answer is 1400
