Question

7.3 is 237% of what number? round the answer to the nearest hundredth if necessary.
a 3.08
b 173
c 17.3
d 0.31

Explanation:

Step1: Convert percentage to decimal

$237\% = \frac{237}{100} = 2.37$

Step2: Set up equation for unknown number

Let the unknown number be $x$. The equation is $7.3 = 2.37x$

Step3: Solve for $x$

$x = \frac{7.3}{2.37}$

Step4: Calculate and round to hundredth

$x \approx 3.08$

Answer:

A. 3.08