7. Write the percent equation. Then Solve.

Question

a. What percent of 60 is 3.3? __________________________________
b. 30 is what percent of 24? _____________________________________

Answer 1

a. 3.3 is (x) percent of 60
b. 30 is (x) percent of 24

To solve for x in both equations, divide the given number by the total and then multiply by 100.

For equation a:

3.3/60 = x/100

Cross multiply:

60x = 3.3 * 100

Divide both sides by 60:

x = 3.3 * 100 / 60

x ≈ 5.5%

For equation b:

30/24 = x/100

Cross multiply:

24x = 30 * 100

Divide both sides by 24:

x = 30 * 100 / 24

x ≈ 125%