Question

14% of a number is 315. find the number

Answer 1

2250

Explanation:

Let x be the number

14% of x = 14/100 * x

14/100 * x = 315

Multiply 100 on both the sides,

14x = 31500

Divide by 14 on both the sides,

x = 31500/14 = 2250

Answer 2

2250

Explanation:

We have, 14% × x = 315

or,

14

100

× x = 315

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 14,

we have x = 315 ×

100

14

x = 2250

If you are using a calculator, simply enter 315×100÷14, which will give you the answer