Question

If 12.5% of x is 6, find the value of x.

Answer 1

12.5% of x = 6
⇒ $\left(\frac{12.5}{100}\times x\right)=6$
⇒ x = $\left(6\times \frac{100}{12.5}\right)=\left(6\times 8\right)=48$
Hence, the value of x is 48.