Question

if 12 1/2 % of a weight is 16 kg . find the weight

Answer 1

12.5% of x =16
so,
12.5/100 X x =16
x = 16÷12.5/100
x =16×100/12.5
x =128
so the weight is 128 kg

Answer 2

Let the weight be x .

according to question.

⇒ x × 25/200 = 16

⇒ x/8 = 16

∴ x = 128