SOLUTION: I'm lost on this formula : What number is (blank) of (blank). I'd like to learn the meaning of the words. I kind of understand, until it's reworded. How to write a percent e

Question 674647: I'm lost on this formula :
What number is (blank) of (blank). I'd like to learn the meaning of the words. I kind of understand, until it's reworded.
How to write a percent equation in terms of x. Then solve the equation.
Examples would be great too. I am hoping to understand and learn for my exam.

Thank you,
S. Henry
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
of means multiply
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what number is of 36?
6 is of 36
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what number is 25% of 125?
25% is 25/100 = .25
.25(125) = 31.25
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15 is what percent of 85
x(85) = 15
divide both sides by 85
x = = .1765
.1765 * 100 = 17.65%
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