Question

If 60% of a number is 90, what is the number

Answer 1

the number would be 150

Answer 2

60% in a fraction is: 60/100

60/100 of a variable, x, is equal to 90.

So we format it this way and solve for x;

60/100 * x = 90

60/100x = 90

0.6x = 90

/0.6 /0.6

x = 150, is the number.