16 3/2% of what is 84? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer Tazwar Sikder Sep 28, 2016 #480# Explanation: We can find the #n#th percentage of any number #x# in the following way: #=># #n%# of #x= (x) / (100) cdot n# In this case, we have #n# and we know the value: #=> 84 = (x) / (100) cdot 16 (3) / (2)# #=> 84 = (x) / (100) cdot (35) / (2)# #=> 84 = (35 x) / (200)# #=> 16,800 = 35 x# #=> 480 = x# #=> x = 480# Therefore, #16 (3) / (2) %# of #480# is equal to #84#. Answer link Related questions Jimmy made a #"75%# on a test worth #46# points. How many points did he get correct? How do you use proportions to solve percent equations? How do you translate percent problems into an equation? What number is 32% of 600? What number is #3/4#% of 16? 8 is 20% of what number? 99 is 180% of what number? What percent of 7.2 is 45? What percent of 150 is 5? What is 2% of 92? See all questions in Percent Equations Impact of this question 3003 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License