87 percent of what number is 45?
45 is 87% of 51.72
Steps to solve "45 is 87 percent of what number?"
- We have, 87% × x = 45
- or, 87100 × x = 45
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 87,
we have x = 45 × 10087 - x = 51.72
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 45×100÷87, which will give you the answer.
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