Question

Find the whole.

25% of -------
is 21.

Answer 1

the answer is 84,

you would just multiply 21 by 4

Answer 2

Answer: 84

Explanation:

We have, 25% × x = 21
or,

25
-------- × x = 21
100

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 25,

we have x = 21 ×

100

25

x = 84

If you are using a calculator, simply enter 21×100÷25, which will give you the answer.