Question

If 16 percent of a no. Is 72 , find the no.

Answer 1

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Answer:

Let the number be x .

ATQ ,

16% of x = 72

$\frac{16}{100} \times x \: = 72 \\ \\ x \: = \frac{72 \times 100}{16} \\ \\ x \: = 18 \times 25 \\ \\ x \: = 450$

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Answer 2

Answer

Let the number be = y

16% of y = 72

=> 16/100 × y = 72

=> y = 72 × 100 / 16

=> y = 450