Question

If 40% of a number is 16 then find the whole

Answer 1

Answer:

40

Step-by-step explanation:

the whole number (100%) = (16×100)/40

Answer 2

Answer:

40

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the whole no. be a

Then ATQ,(according to question)

40% of a= 16

(40 /100 ) x a = 16

a= 16 x (100 /40) {because signs become opposite when they change sides in an equation, so the fraction will become the reciprocal}

a= 16 x 2.5

Therefore a=40.