Question

15% of x is 27, x= what?
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Answer 1

x = 180

Explanation:

15% of x = 27

x = 27 / 0.15

x = 180

Answer 2

`\huge \boxed{x=180}`

Explanation:

15% of x = 27

`\sf 15\% \cdot x =27 \\\\\\ 0.15x=27 \\\\\\ Divide \ both \ sides \ by \ 0.15. \\\\\\ (0.15x)/(0.15) = (27)/(0.15) \\\\\\ x = 180`

15% of 180 is 27.