Question

Question #65060

Answer 1

`175`

Explanation:

Let's say the number we are looking for is `x`.

We can solve for `x` using this equation:

`color(white)"X/" 21 = 0.12x`

`21/0.12 = x color(white)"XXXX"` Divide both sides by 0.12

`color(white)"X" 175 = x color(white)"XXXX"` Now simplify.

Final Answer