COLLEGE ALGEBRA

Question

30?% of what number is 87??

Answer 1

Hello, thank you for taking the time to post your question!

You can use the information given in the question to set up this equation

30%(x) = 87

0.30x = 87

x = 87/0.30 = 290

meaning that 30% of 290 is 87

I hope that helps you get moving in a better direction on this type of question! Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions beyond that :)

Answer 2

30% of what number is 87

30%  ·        x            = 87     translate

0.30x = 87

 

Can you solve for x?