SOLUTION: 23.621 is 29.9% of what number? please show all work

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Evaluation -> SOLUTION: 23.621 is 29.9% of what number? please show all work      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 446523: 23.621 is 29.9% of what number? please show all work
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

Let x represent represent that number

 .299*x = 23.621

      x = 23.621/.299

      x = 79



CHECKING our Answer***

.299*79 = 23.621