Question

If 25% of a number is 75 find the number​

Answer 1

300

Explanation:

Assume the unknown value is 'Y'

75 = 25% x Y

75 = 25/100 x Y

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides of the equation by 25 we will arrive at:

Y = 3 x 100/25

Y = 300%

Answer: 75 is 25 percent of 300

Answer 2

x = 300

Explanation:

of means multiply and is means equals

25% * x = 75

Change to decimal form

.25x = 75

Divide each side by .25

.25x/.25 = 75/.25

x = 300