42 is 250% of what number
Mathematics · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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Given the number:
42
Determine the number that it's 250% is 42.
Solution:
In order to determine the number, we need to divide the decimal value of 250% to 42. Hence, we must change the percentage first to decimal. In converting a percentage into decimal, divide the percentage by 100, hence in converting a decimal to percentage, multiply the percentage by 100.
= 250/100
= 2.5
= 42/2.5
=16.8
Final answer:
250% of 16.8 is 42