Evaluate the following percent problem
55 is 60 percent (%) of what number?
Let's call our missing number x.
Expressing this in terms of an equation, we get:
55 = 60% * x
Percentage = percent number/100
55 = | 60x |
100 |
55 * 100 = | 60 * 100x |
100 |
5500 = 60x
5500 |
60 |
= |
60x |
60 |
5500 |
60 |
= |
x = | 5500 |
60 |