Question

6. 48 is 80 percent of what
number?

Answer 1

60

Explanation:

Start by identifying the part (48) and the percentage (80%). If you know these two values, you can find the whole.

By replacing the given values in the formula, you get:

80 = 48

100 whole

Now cross-multiply:

80 × whole = 48 × 100

Then, divide both sides by 80 and get the whole:

whole = 48 × 100 = 60

80

One step:

You can easily find the answer in one step, just multiplying the part by 100 then dividing the result by the percentage.

So, 48 is 80% of = 48 × 100 = 60

80

Note: most values are rounded to 10 digits.

Answer 2

The answer is 60. 48 divided by 4 equals 12. 12 x 5 = 60.