Question

22 is 40% of what number? A) 44 B) 55 C) 64 D) 88

Answer 1

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When working with percents, the word "is" means "equals". We can use this to make an equation. The decimal form of 40% is 0.4. Our number will be represented by the variable n.

22=0.4n

Flip equation around so n is on the left (you don't have to do this, but I like having the variable on the left)

0.4n=22

We divide both sides by 0.4

n=55

Therefore, your answer is B) 55.

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Answer 2

55 =x

Explanation:

Is means equals and of means multiply

22 = 40% * x

Change to decimal form

22 = .40x

Divide each side by .40

22/.40 = .40x/.40

55 =x