Question

$44 is 55% of what dollar amount?

Answer 1

$80

Explanation:

Let $44 is 55% of amount x.

Therefore,

55% of x = 44

`(55)/(100) * x = 44 \\ \\ x = (100)/(55) * 44 \\ \\ x = (100)/(5) *4 \\ \\ x = (400)/(5) \\ \\ x = \$ 80 \\ \\`

Answer 2

im pretty sure it's $19.80

Explanation:

(44 x 55)/100 = $24.20

44 - 24.20 = $19.80