62 1/2 % of t is 35. What is t?

1 Answer
Jul 4, 2017

t=56

Explanation:

When finding out percentage questions, words sometimes mean operations:

Of = Multiply
Is = Equals

We can use that to set up an equation:

62.5%*t=35

Divide both sides by 62.5%

t=35/62.5%

t=35/0.625

t=56