Question

to find 7.5% of $27, multiply the decimal form by 27. Write an expression that can be used to find 7.5% of 27 ​

Answer 1

`(x)/(27) =.075`

`(x)/(.075) = 27`

Explanation:

Let x represent the number that is 7.5% of 27.

The way I came up with my expressions is I took this equation and rearranged it:

`(.075)(27) = x`

Just divide out one of the numbers to get another expression.

I hope this helps!!

- Kay :)