SOLUTION: Translate to an equation and solve. Let x be the unknown number. 87 is 4% of what number?

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Question 1067638: Translate to an equation and solve. Let x be the unknown number.
87 is 4% of what number?
Found 2 solutions by LinnW, Theo:
Answer by LinnW(1048) About Me  (Show Source):
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87 is 4% of what number?
87 = 0.04x
divide each side by 0.04
87/0.04 = x
2175 = x

Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
87 is 4% of what number.

number = x

.04 * x = 87

divide both sides of the equation by .05 to get x = 87/.04

solve for x to get x = 2175

87 is 4% of 2175 is your solution.