Question

If 8% of a liquid is 56 mL, what is the whole
amount?
Please help

Answer 1

700 mL

Explanation:

You want to know the whole amount if 8% of it is 56 mL.

Relation

The problem statement tells you ...

8% × whole = 56 mL

Divide by the coefficient ...

whole = (56 mL)/(0.08) = 700 mL

The whole amount is 700 mL.