Question

70% of s is 455, what is s?

Answer 1

650

Explanation:

`(70)/(100) =(455)/(y)`

First, to answer this you cross multiply. This means:

`45,500=70y`

Now you divide each side by 70, and you get 650

Answer 2

650

Explanation:

`7/10s = 455\\7s = 4550\\s = 650`