Question

16 is 64% of what number

Answer 1

25

Explanation:

We can model this question with:

16 = 0.64x

x represents "what number."

0.64x = 16

Divide 0.64 from both sides

0.64x ÷ 0.64 = 16 ÷ 0.64

16 ÷ 0.64 = 25.

Therefore, 16 is 64% of 25.

Answer 2

25

Explanation:

Is means equals and of means multiply

16 = 64% * W

Change to decimal form

16 = .64 * W

Divide each side by .64

16/.64 = .64W/.64

25 = W