Question

to find 7.5% of $27, multiply the decimal form by 27. Write an expression that can be used to find 7.5% of 27 ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the 7.5% of $27 be x

Therefore,

x=7.5/100×27

x=$2.025

See the image for calculation..

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{x}{27} =.075$

$\frac{x}{.075} = 27$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x represent the number that is 7.5% of 27.

The way I came up with my expressions is I took this equation and rearranged it:

$(.075)(27) = x$

Just divide out one of the numbers to get another expression.

I hope this helps!!

- Kay :)