6 percent of what number is 3?
3 is 6% of 50
Steps to solve "3 is 6 percent of what number?"
- We have, 6% × x = 3
- or, 6100 × x = 3
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 6,
we have x = 3 × 1006 - x = 50
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 3×100÷6, which will give you the answer.
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