Question

I'm stumped. Would someone please guide me? The question is: 175% of a number is 50. What's the number? Thank you!

Answer 1

First you need to change the percent to a decimal by moving the decimal point two places to the left.

175% = 1.75

Then set up this equation with x = the number.

1.75x = 50
x = ?

Answer 2

Thank you so much!

Answer 3

You're very welcome.

Answer 4

175% must be changed to a decimal number before doing anything else.

So, 175% becomes 1.75

Let x = what number

Then, 1.75(x) = 50

To find x, we divide both sides of the equation by 1.75.

x = 50/1.75

x = 28.57

Done!