Question

What is the unknown value that makes this statement true:
25% of _ is 30

Answer 1

Answer: 120

Explanation:

In order to find the missing value, divide the provided value by the percentage as follows:

30 / 0.25 = 120

This can be double-checked by plugging the number into the statement afterwards: 25% of 120 is 30, which is true

Answer 2

120

Explanation:

25% is equal to 1/4. If you divide 30 by 1/4 you get 120. To check this, if you multiply 120 by 1/4 you get 30.