62 is 90.5% of what number?

1 Answer
Oct 7, 2017

62 is 90.5% of 68.5

Explanation:

Set up Equation. 90.5 percent as a decimal is 0.905. In mathematics, "of" usually means multiplication.

0.905x = 62

Isolate for x

x=62/0.905

x=68.5

I hope that helps!