Question

45.50 is 30% of what number

Answer 1

31.85

Explanation:

to subtract 30 percent from 45.50 just divide the percentage (30) by 100 subtract this value form 1 then multiply it by the initial value (45.50) so

final value = 45.50 x ( 1 -
`(30)/(100)` )

final value = 45.50 x ( 1 - 0.3)

final value = 45.50 x (0.7)

final value = 31.85

subtract 30% is the same as discount 30% this operation could be for example a 30% discount on 45.50

note: 0.3 can be found just by moving the decimal point 2 places to the left
`(30)/(100)` = 0.3 as a decimal