16 percent of what number is 420?
420 is 16% of 2625
Steps to solve "420 is 16 percent of what number?"
- We have, 16% × x = 420
- or, 16100 × x = 420
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 16,
we have x = 420 × 10016 - x = 2625
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 420×100÷16, which will give you the answer.
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