36 out of 2000 books is what percent? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer Suren Abreu Dec 1, 2016 #1.8%# Explanation: Consider the percentage as #x#. We can write the equation as: #2000xx x/100=36# #20cancel(00) xx x/(1cancel(00))=36# #20x=36# Divide both sides by #20#. #x=36/20# #x=1.8# 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 1266 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License