Question

13.5% of an amount is 37 what is the original amount

Answer 1

Percents and Algebraic Equations

Let the original amount be n.

(n) (percentage) = (final amount)

Solving the Question

We're given:

• Original amount = n
• Percentage = 13.5%
• Final amount = 37

Organize this information into an equation:

n(13.5%) = 27

⇒ Convert 13.5% into a decimal:

0.135n = 27

⇒ Divide both sides by 0.135:

n = 27 ÷ 0.135

n = 200

Therefore, the original amount is 200.

Answer

200