Question

275 is 12.5% of what number?

Answer 1

275 : 12.5%
x : 100%

Cross multiply: x=(275*100%)/12.5%=2200

Answer 2

275 is 12.5% of 2200.

Explanation:

Given : 275

To find : 275 is 12.5% of what number.

Solution: We have given a statement.

Let the number = x

According to question :

12.5% of a number = 275 .

12 .5% of x = 275.

12.5 % * x = 275 .

`(12.5* x)/(100)` = 275.

On removing decimal

`(125* x)/(1000)` = 275.

On multiplying both sides by 1000.

125 x = 275000.

On dividing both sides by 125

x = 2200.

Therefore, 275 is 12.5% of 2200.