Question

12.4% of what is 7.13

Answer 1

12.4% = 12.4/100 = 0.124

0.124n = 7.13

Divide each side by 0.124.

n = 7.13/0.124

n = 7130/124

n = 57.5

Answer 2

12.4%x = 7.13

Simplify both sides of the equation.

0.124x=7.13

Divide both sides by 0.124.

0.124x / 0.124 = 7.13 / 0.124

x=57.5