4.2%x = 2.5

Question

Please explain how to do this ^^ Thanks

Answer 1

4.2%x = 2.5

First, change the percent to a decimal.

4.2% = 0.042

0.042x = 2.4

Divide both sides by 0.042

x = 2.4 / 0.042

x = 57.143

Answer 2

0.042x = 2.5

Divide both sides by 0.042

x = 2.5 / 0.042

x = 59.52