Question

will medal and fan for help

Answer 1

26% of what number is 39???????

Answer 2

No need for medal or fans.
\(\large\color{black}{ 26\text{%} }\) is same as multiplying times \(\large\color{black}{ 0.26 }\).

So if you want to find (for instance) \(\large\color{black}{ 40\text{%} }\) of what number is \(\large\color{black}{ 50 }\)?
then you would do, this:

\(\large\color{black}{ 40\text{%} ~~~of~~x=50 }\)
\(\large\color{black}{ 0.40x=50 }\)
\(\large\color{black}{ x=125 }\)

Answer 3

So 40% of \(\large\color{black}{ \underline{125} }\) is 50.

Answer 4

thank you so much

Answer 5

Do a similar thing for your problem:) Tell me if tyou need more help.

Answer 6

i am stuck @SolomonZelman

Answer 7

I'll set the equation up for you.
\(\large\color{black}{ 26\text{%}~~~of~~~x~~=~39 }\)

Answer 8

then, say, \(\large\color{black}{ 0.26x~~=~39 }\) and solve for x.

Answer 9

26%=0.26

Answer 10

if you are still struggling let me know.

Answer 11

yes, you are correct 0.26=26%,

so when we say 26% of x, we are as if multiplying x times 0.26.

Answer 12

i got the answer thanks so much @SolomonZelman

Answer 13

what do you get? (what to verify, if you don't mind)

Answer 14

i got 150

Answer 15

using n not x

Answer 16

Yes, 150 is right.
And doesn't matter which variable you use n, or x... it is all same.

Answer 17

oh ok thanks so much for your help