Question

Find the number whose 4% is 72.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Steps to solve "72 is 4 percent of what number?"

We have, 4% × x = 72

$or \: \frac{4}{100} \times \: x = 72$

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 4,

$we \: have \: x \: = 72 \: \times \frac{4}{100}$

x = 1800

If you are using a calculator, simply enter 72×100÷4, which will give you the answer