Question

Which equation would you use to solve this problem?

Six is 8% of what number?

p = (0.08)6
6 = (0.08)w
8 = (0.06)w
6 = (0.8)w

Answer 1

`6 = (.08)w`

Answer 2

Six —> 6
is —> =
8% of —> 0.08 *
“what number” —> some variable
So
6 = 0.08 * (some variable), or the second one.