85% of what number

is 10.2?

1 answer

To find out what number 10.2 is 85% of, you can use the equation:

\[ 0.85 \times x = 10.2 \]

Where \( x \) is the number you are trying to find. To solve for \( x \), divide both sides of the equation by 0.85:

\[ x = \frac{10.2}{0.85} \]

Now, calculate \( x \):

\[ x = \frac{10.2}{0.85} \approx 12 \]

So, 10.2 is 85% of approximately 12.