The sum of 16 positive numbers is what percent of the average of these same 16 numbers?

Question

This question is being asked for a 9th grade algebra honors class.

Answer 1

 n = the sum of the 16 numbers

n/16 = the average of the 16 numbers

 

the sum (n) is (=) what (x) /100 of (multiply) the average

 

n = x/100 · n/16

16 n = x/100 · n

16 = x/100

1600 = x

 

The sum is 1600% of the average.