Solve for base in the problem. Round to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.
-63 gallons is 127% of gallons.

Name: Solve for base in the problem. Round to the nearest hundredth, if necessary. -63 gallons is 127% of gallons.
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To find the base, you divide the given amount by the percentage (in decimal form). So, 63 gallons is 127% of what base means 63 = 1.27 * base. Solving for base gives base = 63 / 1.27 = 49.61 gallons.

Solve for Base in the Problem