If 1.5% of a number is 60, what is the number?

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Jayden Garcia

7 January, 22:51

If 1.5% of a number is 60, what is the number?

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Angelina Mooney · Answer 1

4000

Step-by-step explanation:1.5% = 60 what about 100%? multiply 60 by 100% and divide by 1.5% which gives you 4000

Essence Holland · Answer 2

Answer: 4000

Step-by-step explanation: Let's convert 1.5 % into a number that makes sense. To do this divide it by 100. 1.5/100 = 0.015.

Ratio and proportions

60/0.015 = x/1

60 = 0.015x

60/0.015 = x = 4000