Question

Find the number for which 8.4% is 17.22 kg

Answer 1

The number is 205 kg.

Explanation:

This is a case of the use of percentages, in this we have to find the number for which 8.4% is 17.22 kg, the equation is:

`x*(8.4)/(100) =17.22`

Where x, is the number to find, clearing the equation we have:

`x=(17.22*100)/(8.4)=205`

The number is 205 kg.

Answer 2

The number is 205 kg

Explanation:

Let

x ----> the number

we know that

8.4%=8.4/100=0.084

The linear equation that represent this problem is equal to

0.084x=17.22

Solve for x

Divide by 0.084 both sides

x=17.22/0.084

x=205 kg