Question

The sum of 5% of a number and 9 is 16

Answer 1

`let \: the \: question \: mean \: 5\%x + 9 = 16 \\ (5x)/(100) + 9 = 16 \\ (5x)/(100) = 7 \\ x = (7 * 100)/(5) \\ \boxed {x = 140}`

140 is the right answer.

Answer 2

• 140

Explanation:

The sum of 5% of a number and 9 is 16.

The number is x:

• x*0.05 + 9 = 16
• 0.05x = 7
• x = 7/0.05
• x = 140