Question

If 12.5% of a number is 30, then find the number. The answer will be 240.

Answer 1

Answer:

240

Step-by-step explanation:

let that number be = 100%

12.5% = 30

100% = 100×30/12.5 = 240

Answer 2

Answer:

Required number = 240

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number = x

$12.5\% \:of \: x = 30\:(given)$

$\implies 12.5\% \times x = 30$

$\implies \frac{12.5}{100} \times x = 30$

$\implies x = 30 \times \frac{100}{12.5}\\=\frac{3000}{12.5}\\=240$

Therefore,

Required number = 240

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