Question

108 is 36% of what number? Write and solve the proportion to solve the problem.

Answer 1

Try this:
\[\LARGE \frac{36}{100}=\frac{108}{x} \]

Answer 2

108/36=3
3*100=300
300

Answer 3

If you divide the number by the percentage it gives you the value of 1%, if you then multiply that by 100 it is the value of 100%

Answer 4

Does that make sense?

Answer 5

Yes thanks!

Answer 6

is/of = %/100 ==> percent formula

108 IS 36% OF x

108/x = 36/100
cross multiply
36x = (100)(108)
36x = 10800
x = 10800/36
x = 300