167.4 is 62% of what number?

Question

167.4 is 62% of what number?

Answer 1

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

To find the number of which 167.4 is 62%, you can set up a simple equation!

167.4=0.62×n where n is the number you want to find.

To find n, you divide 167.4 by 0.62

n=167.4/0.62

n=270

So, 167.4 is 62% of 270.

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

Or as an equation:

167.4   is   62% of what number

167.4   =  0.62   ·      n

167.4 / 0.62 = n

Answer 3

Solve this as a proportion.

 

167.4/x = 62/100

 

x = (100/62)(167.4) = 270