Answer:
28.4
Step-by-step explanation:
Translate the statement into an equation, and then solve the equation.
Let x be the number we are looking for.
155% of what number is 44?
155% of x is 44
In math "of" usually means multiplication.
155% * x = 44
To change a percent to a decimal, divide by 100 which means move the decimal point 2 places left. 155% = 155/100 = 1.55
1.55x = 44
Divide both sides by 1.55 to solve for x.
1.55x/1.55 = 44/1.55
x = 28.4
Answer: 28.4 (rounded to the nearest tenth)
