Question

60% of x is 48.

Part A- write an equation to show the relationship of 60, x, and 48.

Part B- Solve for x.

Answer 1

Part A: 0.6x = 48

Part B: x = 80

Explanation:

-----PART ONE:

60% in decimal notation is 0.6

By taking a percentage of a number, you are multiplying that number by that percentage in decimal notation

60 percent of x can therefore be rewritten as 0.60x, or 0.6x

0.6x = 48

-----PART TWO:

0.6x = 48

Divide both sides by 0.6 to isolate x

x = 80

Answer 2

Xx60%=48
48/60=0.8
0.8x100=80
X=80