Question

Find the number if:
5% of it is 23% of 15.5

Answer 1

1.17825

Explanation:

Step 1 : 23/100 = x/15.5

x=3.565

Step 2 : 5/100 = x/3.565

x=0.17825

Answer 2

71.3

Explanation:

First, find 23% of 15.5

23% of 15.5=23/100*155/10=713/100

Then, find 5% of 713/100

5/100*713/100=713/10

The answer is then 71 and 3/10