Question

If 9% of a number equals 5, find 36% of that number.

Answer 1

20

Explanation:

1. You can set this up in an algebraic equation:
2. .09x=5 which translates to 9% times a variable or unknown number equals 5
3. Divide both sides by .09 which turns to 55.5
4. Multiply by .36 to find 36% of that number which equals 20