Question

If 16% of a number is 72, find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

LET THE UNKNOWN NUMBER BE X

GIVEN :

16% OF X = 72

(16/100)*X = 72

X = 72*100/16

X = 4.5*100

X = 450.

THEREFORE THE UNKNOWN NUMBER IS 450.

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Answer 2

Let the number be x

According to the question :-

16% of x = 72

So,

16/100 × x = 72

x = 72 × 100/16

= 7200/16

= 450

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