Understand the problem: Step 1: Understand the problem.We need to find a number that, when 100% of it is calculated, equals 86.Calculation: 100% of a number means the whole number itself.
Set up the equation: Step 2: Set up the equation.Let x be the number we are looking for.Equation: 100% of x=86
Solve the equation: Step 3: Solve the equation.Since 100% of x is just x, we have x=86.
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