The equation 0.3x = 7 was translated from the problem "_____."

30% of what number is 7?
7 is what percent of 0.03?
0.3 is what percent of 7?
What number is 30% of 7?

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The equation 0.3x = 7 translates to the problem "What number is 30% of 7?"

This can be understood as follows:

  • 0.3 represents 30% (as a decimal),
  • x is the unknown number we are trying to find,
  • and 7 is the value we are taking 30% of.

So, the correct answer is: What number is 30% of 7?