Question

FInd what percent 168 is of 840 using the formula approach.

Answer 1

Let's think about it. If we think, we can set that x percent of 840 is 168.

\(\Large \color{Black}{\Rightarrow {x \over 100} \times 840 = 168 }\)

Solve this.

Answer 2

\(\Large \color{Black}{\Rightarrow 16800 = 840x }\)
\(\Large \color{Black}{\Rightarrow 1680 = 84x }\)
\(\Large \color{Black}{\Rightarrow 20 = x }\)

So, 20%

Answer 3

Thank you! What did you multiply 168 by?

Answer 4

I multiplied both sides by 100.