Question

Sixty percent (70%) of what number is 161?​

Answer 1

`x = 168.33`

Explanation:

Given

Let the number be x

Required

From the question, we have:

`60\% * x = 161`

Convert % to decimal

`0.60 * x = 101`

Divide both sides by 0.60

`x = (101)/(0.60)`

`x = 168.33`

Hence, the second wave is 148.63