I got 1.5 but my friend got 25 who's right?
3 Answers
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0.3 is 12/100 of a number, this can be translated as:
12x/100 = 0.3
12x = 30
x = 30/12 = 5/2 = 2.5
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Neither it`s 2.5
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12%=.12
3=.12x
x=3/.12=25
Your friend is right.
I got 1.5 but my friend got 25 who's right?
0.3 is 12/100 of a number, this can be translated as:
12x/100 = 0.3
12x = 30
x = 30/12 = 5/2 = 2.5
Neither it`s 2.5
12%=.12
3=.12x
x=3/.12=25
Your friend is right.