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The easiest way to do this is to use the following:
is over of = percent over 100

Just substitute x for what the unknown is, then cross multiply. In this case:
Re-wording the original question: (60 is ) (20 percent) (of what)?

60/x = 20/100

Cross multiply - 20x = 6000
x = 300

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Q: 20 percent of x equals 60. How do you calculate x?
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