44 is 55% of what number?

2 Answers
Jul 12, 2018

The number is #80#.

Explanation:

Let #n# represent the number.

Convert #55%# to its decimal form.

#55%=55/100=0.55#

Set up an equation.

#0.55n=44#

Divide both sides by #0.55#.

#n=44/0.55#

#n=80#

Jul 12, 2018

The number is #80#

Explanation:

Questions involving percentages can be done by using direct proportion.

Remember that the number being referred to represents #100%# while #44# given represents #55%#

Compare the numbers and the percentages:

#x/100 = 44/55" "(larr"number")/(larr"percent")#

#x = (44xx100)/55#

#x = 80#

Check: Find #55%# of #80#

#55/100 xx 80 =44#