Question

Fifty-five percent of what number is 24.75

Answer 1

45

Explanation:

Form an equation

let x be the number you're looking for

that means 55% of x, or 0.55x is 24.75

So you can make this equation:

0.55x = 24.75

multiply both sides by 100 to get rid of the decimal

55x = 2475

divide both sides by 55 to solve for x

x = 45

The number is 45