Question 227601
No!  Just translate this into math symbols.  The word "IS" means "=", the word "OF" means "multiply", and "what number" means "x".

582 is 13.6% of what number.
582 = .136 * x


To solve for x, divide both sides by .136:

{{{x= 582/.136}}}
{{{x=4279.41}}} approximately


Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus