5 percent of what number is 8?
8 is 5% of 160
Steps to solve "8 is 5 percent of what number?"
- We have, 5% × x = 8
- or, 5100 × x = 8
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 5,
we have x = 8 × 1005 - x = 160
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 8×100÷5, which will give you the answer.
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