Solve each of the following problems involving percent.

6.5% of what number is 325?

3 answers

Let X = the number.
0.065^X = 325.
Solve for X.
First multiply the percentage by 100 (or move the decimal point over 2 places to the left).
6.5% = 0.065

Set up this equation, letting x equal your unknown number. Solve for x.

0.065x = 325
x = ??
scientific notation; retain at least three decimal places.

(8.16 · 105) / (1.03 · 102)