Question

1. identify the equation that could be used to solve the question below. 50% of what number is 75? \\( x = \frac{0.5}{75} \\) \\( 0.5x = 75 \\) \\( x = \frac{50}{75} \\) \\( x = (0.5)(75) \\)

Explanation:

Step1: Define the unknown number

Let $x$ be the unknown number.

Step2: Translate the problem to equation

50% (or 0.5) of $x$ equals 75, so:
$0.5x = 75$

Step3: Match with options

This equation matches the second option.

Answer:

B. $0.5x = 75$