Question

If 16%of a number is 72. Find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

16% of a number is 72. Find the number

Let the number =x

100

16

×x=72

x=72×

16

100

x=450

∴ The number is 450

Now Let us check 1%=

100

450

=4.5

16%=4.5×16

16%=72

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

let the no. be x

16/100 × x = 72

16x/100 = 72

16x = 7200

x = 7200/16

x= 450