Question

Thirty is 12% of what number?

Answer 1

Try writing an equation that represents the situation.

Let's call "the number", x.

12% means .12

12% of a number is .12 times x or .12x

So Thirty is 12% of what number translates into the equation

30 = .12x


Agree?????

Answer 2

to solve the question replace ( 12/100 ) * X = 30
X is the number you look for
12% = 12/100

Answer 3

yeah but... i need the actual # of x
here are my hw options: A.
250

B.
360

C.
2.5

D.
3.6

Answer 4

I want you to solve for x, the number. I just can't give you the answer.

You want to LEARN or do you want just the answer?

Answer 5

yes i will solve for x

Answer 6

30 = .12x How many times does .12 goes into 30
That would be 250 times .12 X 250=30
So A