To find the number that 495 is 55% of, we can use the percent proportion or percent equation.
Using the percent proportion:
Part/Whole = Percent/100
Let x be the whole (or total) number we are looking for. Then:
495/x = 55/100
We can cross-multiply to solve for x:
49500 = 55x
Dividing both sides by 55:
x = 900
Therefore, 495 is 55% of 900.
Using the percent equation:
Percent * Whole = Part
Let x be the whole (or total) number we are looking for. Then:
55% * x = 495
We can divide both sides by 0.55 to solve for x:
x = 495 / 0.55
Simplifying:
x = 900
Therefore, 495 is 55% of 900.