Question

16.5 is 12% of what number?

Answer 1

Let's set up an equation;

12/100 * x = 16.5

where 12/100 is 12%

x is the number of the 12%

that would equal 16.5

So solve for x;

12/100 * x = 16.5

12/100x = 16.5

0.12x = 16.5

/0.12 /0.12

x = 137.5