Question

60% of x is equal to 87. Write an equation that expresses the relationship between 60%, x, and 87.

Answer 1

Answer: 0.6x = 87

Explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to write en equation:

We have to multiply the variable x by the percentage given (60%) in decimal form (divided by 100). That expression must be equal to 87.

Mathematically speaking:

x (60/100) = 87

0.6x = 87

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