Question

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

A)0.384
B)15
C)38.4
D)150

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.