Question

What percent of 130 is 91?

Answer 1

70% of 130 = 91

Explanation:

Let's call the percent we are looking for `n%`. "Percent" or "%" means "out of 100" or "per 100", Therefore n% can be written as `n/100`.

When dealing with percents the word "of" means "times" or "to multiply".

Putting this altogether we can write this equation and solve for `n` while keeping the equation balanced:

`n/100 xx 130 = 91`

`(n xx 130)/100 = 91`

`100/130 xx (n xx 130)/100 = 100/130 xx 91`

`cancel(100)/cancel(130) xx (n xx cancel(130))/cancel(100) = 9100/130`

`n = 9100/130`

`n = 70`