Question

3/4 is 60% of what number?

Answer 1

If you want to find the whole, you have to start by dividing 100% by 60%, so you can multiply that quotient by 3/4 to find the whole. 100/60=10/6=5/3. That means 5/3*60%=100%, so 3/4*5/3=whole. 3/4*5/3=15/12, and simplify to get 5/4, or 1 1/4. 3/4 is 60% of 1 and 1/4, or 5/4.