SOLUTION: $20.76 is 6.25% of some number. How do I figure out what $20.76 is 6.25% of?

Algebra ->  Decimal-numbers -> SOLUTION: $20.76 is 6.25% of some number. How do I figure out what $20.76 is 6.25% of?      Log On


   

Question 272827: $20.76 is 6.25% of some number. How do I figure out what $20.76 is 6.25% of?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
$20.76 is 6.25% of some number. How do I figure out what $20.76 is 6.25% of?
:
Not hard; let x = "some number"
.0625x = 20.76
Divide both sides by .0625
x = 20.76%2F.0625
x = $332.16
;
:
Check on your calc: enter .0625 * 332.16 = 20.76