Question

Write and solve a proportion to answer the question. (Skills Review Handbook) 22. 30 is 15% of what number?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is 148.6666667

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Set a linear quation

$\frac{22.30}{x} = \frac{15}{100}$

2) Cross multiply

$15x = 22.30 \times 100$

3) Multiple the right side

$15x = 2230$

4) Divide both side by 15

$\frac{15x}{15} = \frac{2230}{15}$

5) Solve the linear equation

$x = 148.6666667$