Question

15.4 of what number is 77

Answer 1

20

Explanation:

STEP 1 15.4 = 77% × Y

STEP 2 15.4 =

77

100

× YMultiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides of the equation by 77 we will arrive at:

STEP 3 Y = 15.4 ×

100

77

STEP 4 Y = 15.4 × 100 ÷ 77

STEP 5Y = 20 you can easily calculate 15.4 is 77 percent of what number by using any regular calculator, simply enter 15.4 × 100 ÷ 77 and you will get your answer which is 20