Question

If 108 is 90% of x, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

120

Explanation:

set a relation. Because 108 is 90%, you do 90%/100% = 108/x (write vertically so its easier. So you see what number you multiply 90 by to get 108 and multiply that by 100 to get the total amount.

Answer 2

x=120

Explanation:

108 = 90%

divide everything by 9

12 = 10%

multiply everything by 10

120 = 100%

x=120