Question

What percent of 60 is 27? 22 is 55% of what? ​

Answer 1

For this question, set up an equation.  60 times what decimal is 27?

60x=60

x=0.45

Convert this decimal to a percentage by multiplying it by 100:

45%

For this question, set up an equation.  55% (or 0.55) times what number equals 22?

0.55x=22

*Divide both sides by 0.55*

x=40

Hope this helps!!