Question

Solve for the base in a percent problem.

(1.)5 is 5% of what number?
(2.)18 is 15% of what number?
(3.)4 is 5% of what number?
(4.)14 is 7% of what number?
(5.)3 is 7% of what number?

Answer 1

(1)100

(2)120

(3)80

(4)200

(5)42.85

Explanation:

The answers explanation is:

P=RB, p=percentage

r=rate

b=base,so

P=RB

P/R=RB/R

B=P/R

For example, (1)B=P/R

B=5/5/100

B=5*100/5

B=500/5

B=100 and so on - - -

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

1) 100
2) 120
3) 80
4) 200
5) 42.857