Question

80 is 32% of what number

Answer 1

250

Explanation:

Part = % * whole

80 = .32x

Solve for x

Divide on both sides coming up with:

80 = .32x

.32 .32

250 = x

Answer 2

We set up a proportion: 80/?= 32/100

Cross multiply: 32*?= 80*100
⇒ ?= 80*100/32= 250

80 is 32% of 250.