Question

Write and solve a proportion to answer the question.

34
is 60% of what number?
34w=
3
4
w
=

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the number be X

60% of X = 34

60/100 × X = 34

60X/100 = 34

60X = 34 × 100

60X = 3400

X = 3400/60

X = 56.6

Answer 2

56.67.

Explanation:

Let the number be x then

0.60 x = 34

x = 34/0.60

x = 56.67.