Question

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Find the base for the following items.


1.) 50 is 20% of what number?


2.) 50 is 20% of what number?


3.) 18 is 331⁄3% of what number?


4.) 4 is 1% of what number?


5.) 5% of what number is 90?


6.) 162⁄3% of what number is 72?

Answer 1

1. 50 is 20% of 250

Explanation:

In order to find any of these, use the equation.

Number/Out of = %

Then plug in the values

50/x = .20

Then solve by cross multiplying

50 = .20x

250 = x