Thirty is 12% of what number?

Question

anonymous · Answer

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?????

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

yeah but... i need the actual # of x
here are my hw options: A.
250
 
 B.
360
 
 C.
2.5
 
 D.
3.6

anonymous · Answer

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?

anonymous · Answer

yes i will solve for x

anonymous · Answer

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