Fifty is 15% of what number?

Question

Please answer and explain. Thank You.

Answer 1

50 = .15 * X

Then solve for X

X = 333.33333 

Answer 2

"15 percent" means "15 out of 100," so...

 

15/100 = 50/n

 

15n = 5000

 

n = 5000/15 = 333.33...