Question

120% of what number is 102?

Answer 1

120% of x = 102

120% × x = 102

1.20x = 102

x = 102/1.20

x = 85

120% of 85 is 102

Answer 2

120% of 85 is 102

Change the percentage to a decimal by dividing it over 100:

`(120)/(100) = 1.2`

Divide 102 by 1.2:

`(102)/(1.2) = 85`