6.5% of what number is 325?

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Answer 1 · 2017-04-25T16:27:18

5000

It is easier to see the percentage as decimals.
Let's convert it.

$6.5 \div 100 = 0.065$ $6.5-:100=0.065$

So... a number we don't know, $x$ $x$ , times $0.065$ $0.065$ $[6.5 %]$ $[6.5%]$ , gives us $325$ $325$

$x (0.065) = 325$ $x(0.065)=325$

Now find $x$ $x$

Divide both sides by $0.065$ $0.065$ to find $x$ $x$

$(xcancel0.065)/(cancel0.065)=325/0.065$

$x=325/0.065$

$x=5000$