Question

7.5% of the number is 75. What is the number?

Answer 1

Answer: 1000

Step-by-step explanation: 7.5% can also be expressed as 0.075 because you divide it by 100. 0.075 times a number =75. You can move the decimal point 3 spaces to get to 75 which is the same thing as multiplying by 1000.

Answer 2

7,5% - 75
100% - x
75 = 0,075x
75/0,075 = x
x = 1000