Question

75% of what number is 54?


75% of___ is 54.

Answer 1

75% of 72 is 54

Convert your percentage into a decimal:
$\frac{75}{100} = 0.75$

Divide 54 by 0.75:
$\frac{54}{0.75} = 72$

Answer 2

We have an equation: 54/?= 75/100

Cross multiply:
75*?= 54*100
⇒ ?= 54*100/75= 72

75% of 72 is 54~