Question

35,600 is 8.3% of what number

Answer 1

This question can be solved by:
$\frac{8.3}{100} = \frac{35,600}{x}$

Cross multiply to get: 8.3x = 3,560,000

To let the x stand along (since you are finding the x value), divide 8.3 to both sides of the equal sign.

$\frac{8.3x}{8.3} = \frac{3560000}{8.3}$

Simplify to get the answer.