what is the formula for finding % of a #?

Question

example:

1. find 40 % of 160?

2. 24 is 100 % of what?

also,

how do you do this problem?

4/6 of 48

Answer 1

1.
0.4 * 160

2.
This one should be obvious.

3.
(4/6) * (48/1) = 192/6 = 32

Answer 2

Thank you very much Mrs. Sue! What about the formula for 54 is 10 % of what?

Answer 3

You're welcome.

0.1x = 54

Answer 4

you are an amazing help and are very much appreciated!

Answer 5

Glad we can help. :-)