10 percent of what number is 6?
6 is 10% of 60
Steps to solve "6 is 10 percent of what number?"
- We have, 10% × x = 6
- or, 10100 × x = 6
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 10,
we have x = 6 × 10010 - x = 60
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 6×100÷10, which will give you the answer.
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