7 is 10% of what number?

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To find out what number 7 is 10% of, you can set up the equation:

\[ 0.10 \times x = 7 \]

Where \( x \) is the unknown number. To solve for \( x \), divide both sides by 0.10:

\[ x = \frac{7}{0.10} = 70 \]

Thus, 7 is 10% of 70.