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5 is being compared to 14.

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So,5 is the part and 14 is the whole.

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Let n represent the percent.

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The percent proportion is \"\".

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Apply cross product property of equality: \"\" then \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\"            (Multiply: \"\")\"\"

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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 14.

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\"\"

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\"\"              (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                (Divide: \"\")\"\"

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5 is 37.5\"\" of 14.