Question

If 5/2%of anumber is 40,then find the number

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer : The number is 1600

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

5/2%of a number is 40

To find :

The number.

Solution :

Let the number be x

$\dfrac{5}{2} x = 40$

$\dfrac{5x}{2} = 40$

$5x = 80$

$x = \dfrac{80}{5}$

$x = 16$

It is given 5/2 %(Percentage) so, multiply the number 16 with 100.

=> 16 x 100 = 1600.

Hence, the number is 1600.