Question

practice: finding the whole (decimal method or fraction method)
** for each problem pick any method for finding the whole of the the question. you may use a calculator.

1. 24 is 30% of what number?

→24 = 0.3 (x) × =

Explanation:

Step1: Convert percent to decimal

$30\% = 0.3$

Step2: Set up equation

$24 = 0.3x$

Step3: Solve for x

$x = \frac{24}{0.3} = 80$

Answer:

80