Question

14% of what number is 84? use a proportion to answer the question.

Answer 1

is/of = %/100
84/x = 14/100
14x = 8400
x = 8400/14
x = 600

Answer 2

could you draw a proportion with the numbers it makes it easier for me. :)

Answer 3

That is a proportion. Look closer

Answer 4

like this:

Answer 5

You don't understand how to read fractions linearly. What I have set up is a proportion. You have to translate it yourself

Answer 6

sorry its just ive never set it up like that yet. we have only learned to do cross multiplying with the :

Answer 7

I'm not re-writing my solution, sorry

Answer 8

its ok

Answer 9

The only thing I will write is: