24 is 16% of what number Explain how you got your answer)

A) 0.384

B) 15

C) 38.4

D) 150

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Stephany Wells

3 December, 10:44

24 is 16% of what number Explain how you got your answer)

A) 0.384

B) 15

C) 38.4

D) 150

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Edward Sullivan · Answer 1

My teacher always taught me to set these problems up like a proportion

is / of = % / 100

24 / x = 16 / 100

16x = 2,400

Divide 2,400 by 16 and you get 150.

150 is the correct answer.

24 is 16% of what number Explain how you got your answer)A) 0.384B) 15C) 38.4D) 150

24 is 16% of what number Explain how you got your answer)

A) 0.384

B) 15

C) 38.4

D) 150