SOLUTION: How do I find 25% of what is 28? Thank you

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Question 513160: How do I find 25% of what is 28? Thank you
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Alan3354:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I find 25% of what is 28?
Thank you
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Equation:
0.25*x = 28
x = 28/0.25
x = 112
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I find 25% of what is 28?
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If you mean 28 is 25% of what? then
28 = 0.25*what
what = 112