Question

57 is 0.3% of what number? Use pencil and paper. Would you expect the answer to be a lot less than

57, slightly less than 57, slightly greater than 57, or a lot greater than 57? Explain.

Answer 1

57 is 0.3% of 19000

Explanation:

57 = 0.3x (rewrite it into an equation!)

57/0.003 = x (solve)

x = 19000

tadah!