Answer :
[tex]x-\ number\\\\
8\%*x=20\\\\
0.08x=20\ \ \ | divide\ by\ 0.08\\\\
x=250\\\\
20\ is\ 8\%\ of\ 250.[/tex]
So,
First, find 1% of the number, which is 1/8 of 20.
20/8 = 2 1/2 or 2.5
Multiply by 100, in other words move the decimal point 2 places to the right.
2.5 ==> 250
The number is 250.
First, find 1% of the number, which is 1/8 of 20.
20/8 = 2 1/2 or 2.5
Multiply by 100, in other words move the decimal point 2 places to the right.
2.5 ==> 250
The number is 250.