Question

5 1/4 of what number is 42

Answer 1

5 1/4 of 800 is 42

Explanation:

Change 5 1/4 into a decimal = .0525

(.0525)x =42

divide both sides by 0.0525:

x = 42 / .0525

x = 800

5¼% of 800 is 42

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

5 1/4 =5.25

42/5.25 = 8

8×5.25 = 42