Question

38% of what is 152? Show work

Answer 1

Take that certain number we are looking for as 'n'

38% ⇒ 0.38

0.38n = 152

Divide by 0.38

0.38n = 152
 /0.38      /0.38

n = 400

So 38% of 400 is 152.

Answer 2

Ratio and proportion
152/x=38/100
cross multiply
38x= 15200
divide by 38
x= 400

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