Question

What percent of 16 is 7?

Answer 1

Let x be the percent of 16 that would give 7. Recall, percentage is expressed in terms of 100. This means that

x/100 * 16 = 7

0.16x = 7

x = 7/0.16

x = 43.75%

Thus, 43.75% of 16 is 7