Question

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

Answer 1

let the number be X

then 16 % of that number =16x/100.

according to the problem ,

16x/100=72

4x/25=72

4x=72*25

X=72*25/4

X=18*25

X=450.

therefore the number is 450..,

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Answer 2

Question :

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

Answer :

The number is 450.

Given :

16% of a number = 72

To find :

The number

Solution :

Let the number be x

Hence, according to the problem ,

16% of x = 72

=> 16/100 × x = 72

=> 16x/100 = 72

=> 16x = 72 × 100

=> 16x = 7200

=> x = 7200/16

=> x = 450

Hence, the number is 450.

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