30% = 30 1 x 0.3 = 30 1 x 10 3 = 30 1 x ∣ ⋅ 30 x = 9 A s a f r a c t i o n 30 9
30% of a number can be expressed as n = 3 x where x represents one-thirtieth of that number. This conversion illustrates how to express proportions in terms of fractions. Thus, 30% of a number relates directly to its representation as a part of x .
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