Question

Which equations could you use to solve the following problem? Fifty-six is 85% of what number? 56 = (0.85)w = = p = (0.85)56

Answer 1

56 = (0.85)w

Explanation:

"is" translates to "=".

"of" translates to "×".

We can let "what number" translate to "w".

Then ...

56 is 85% of what number . . . . translates to ...

56 = 0.85×w

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Of course, you know that 85% = 85/100 = 0.85.