Question

Thirty percent of what number is 275

Answer 1

916 2/3

which is 916.67 to the nearest hundredth.

Explanation:

30% = 0.30 as a fraction.

Let the number be x, then:

0.30x = 275

x = 275 / 0.3

= 916 2/3

(the calculator gives 916,6666667)