Question

10% is what number is 28

Answer 1

Answer:

28 is 10% of 280

Steps to solve "28 is 10 percent of what number?"

We have, 10% × x = 28

or,  

10

100

× x = 28

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 10,

we have x = 28 ×  

100

10

x = 280

If you are using a calculator, simply enter 28×100÷10, which will give you the answer.