Question

60% of what equals 27

Answer 1

Answer:

45

Step-by-step explanation:

60% of 45 is 27

Answer 2

Answer: 45

Step-by-step ex

The % sign comes from the Latin Per Cento or 'what part of 100'.

x times 60 parts out of 100 parts equals 27.

This can be written in the language of math as

x (60/100) = 27

x(.6) = 27

x(.6)/(.6) = 27 / (.6)

x = 45