Question

Identify the rate, base, and portion. 22% of what number is 81?

Answer 1

`\begin{gathered} \text{ Let the number be p} \\ \text{ 22\% of p = 81} \\ (22)/(100)\text{ x p = 81} \\ \\ (22p)/(100)=81 \\ 22p=81\text{ x 100} \\ 22p=8100 \\ p=(8100)/(22) \\ p=368(2)/(11) \\ or\text{ p = 368.18} \end{gathered}`

The number is 368.18

The correct option is option C

The rate is 22%, and the portion is 81. The base is not given