Linear equation with percentage

Here's the question I am having difficulty with. Sorry I am old and not used to this.(Happy)

16 2/3%d = 4

Can anyone assist? Thanks! :)

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Originally Posted by Builderjay2011

Here's the question I am having difficulty with. Sorry I am old and not used to this.(Happy)

16 2/3%d = 4

Can anyone assist? Thanks! :)

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So are you trying to find what d is if sixteen and two thirds percent of d is 4?

Yes

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Originally Posted by Builderjay2011

Here's the question I am having difficulty with. Sorry I am old and not used to this.(Happy)

16 2/3%d = 4

Can anyone assist? Thanks! :)

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Get rid of the percentage and re-write the equation using fractions:



So your equation becomes:



Solve for d.

Thanks! :)