To find the number for which 25% is equal to 2, follow these steps:
1. Define the unknown number as [tex]\( x \)[/tex].
2. According to the problem, 25% of [tex]\( x \)[/tex] is equal to 2. This can be written as an equation:
[tex]\[
0.25x = 2
\][/tex]
3. To solve for [tex]\( x \)[/tex], you need to isolate [tex]\( x \)[/tex] on one side of the equation. Do this by dividing both sides of the equation by 0.25:
[tex]\[
x = \frac{2}{0.25}
\][/tex]
4. Perform the division to find the value of [tex]\( x \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
x = 8
\][/tex]
So, the number you are looking for is 8. This means that 25% of 8 is indeed 2.
