Question

Find the number for which: 25% is a lb

Answer 1

4a lb

Explanation:

If 25% is 1 a lb, then just multiply by 4 to get 4 a lb

Answer 2

1.25 lbs

Explanation:

Since we are given 25% of a number is equal to 1 pound, we simply add 25% to 1 to get our number:

1(1 + 0.25)

1(1.25)

1.25 lbs