Question

76 is 0.4% of what number? Use pencil and paper. Would you expect the answer to be a lot less than 76. Slightly less than 76, slight greater than 76, or a lot greater than 76? Explain.

Answer 1

greater than 76

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Explanation:

It's a lot greater. If you take 0.4% of some number and the answer is 76, you better be starting with something that is very large. The formula will make the solution automatic.

Formula

Let the number be x

0.4% x = 76

0.4% = 0.4/100

0.4 / 100 * x = 76 Multiply both sides of the equation by 100

0.4x = 76*100 Combine the right.

0.4x = 7600 Divide by 0.4

x = 7600/0.4

x = 19000 Which is quite a bit larger than 76