48 successful students it 60% of what number of students?

Question

48 successful students is 60% of what number of students?

Answer 1

let x = the number of students

 

then 60% of x = 48

convert 60% to a decimal = 0.6

 

So, 0.6x = 48

 

Solving for x we get 48/0.6 = 80

 

So, the answer is 80 students

 

Proof: 80 multiplied by 0.6 = 48