#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#