Question

What is the total if 20% of it is 150; and how do you figure it out?

Answer 1

when they say 20% of some number x is 150, then it means that:
20% * x = 150.
the 'of' in percentages means 'multiply'
so we have:
0.2*x = 150

now just solve for x :)

Answer 2

i got there already i was having trouble with finding x mostly, thanks for the help otherwise :)

Answer 3

oh. well that's just 150/0.2..

Answer 4

ohhh thanks i can really draw a blank sometimes