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Evaluate the following percent problem

55 is 60 percent (%) of what number?

Set up an equation

Let's call our missing number x.
Expressing this in terms of an equation, we get:

55 = 60% * x

Express this as a percentage

Percentage = percent number/100

55  =  60x
  100

Multiply both sides by 100

55 * 100  =  60 * 100x
  100

5500 = 60x

Divide each side by 60

5500
60
=
  
60x
60

Cancel both 60

5500
60
=
  
60x
60

x  =  5500
  60

Final Answer


55 is 60 percent (%) of 91