Question

Find the base in the following problem. Round the answer to a whole number. 12.5% of ____ is 130.

Answer 1

Answer: The number is 1040.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question says 12.5% of a number is 130 so we can represent it by the equation.

12.5% * x = 130   where x is the number.Solve for x

12.5% * x = 130   convert 12.5% to a decimal

0.125 * x = 130

0.125x = 130   Divide both sides by 0.125

x= 1040  

Check.  

1040 * 12.5% = 130

Answer 2

Answer:

1040

Step-by-step explanation: