Question

25% of my number is 24 what number is sam thinking of

Answer 1

96

Explanation:

Let the number be x;

That means 25% of the number is;

25/100 × x = 1/4x

But 25% of the number is 24.

Meaning 1/4x = 24;

x = 24 × 4 = 96

Answer 2

96

Explanation:

25% is 1/4 of 100%

thus, if you multiply 24x4 you get 100%