Question

Catherine donates 5% of her salary to charity. If she donates $285, how much is her salary?

Answer 1

The answer would be $5700

Explanation:

If Catherine donates $285 as 5% then since 5*20=100 you could multiply 285 times 20 to get 5700. To check just take 5700 times 0.05 (5%) and you will get $285.

Answer 2

5700

Explanation:

5 percent is the same as 0.05 so we can say 0.05s (5% of s for salary) is equal to 285. so 0.05s=285 and divide both sides by 0.05 (which is the same as multiplying by 20) to get 5700