Question

32% of what number equals 8? First, what is 32% written as a decimal? Enter your answer in the box. 32% =

Answer 1

8

0.32 a = 8

÷0.32 ÷0.32

a = 8

Answer 2

32% = 0.32

we know that 0.32 × a number = 8

we can set this number as the variable x

0.32 x = 8

÷0.32 ÷0.32

x = 8

therefore the number is 8