16 inches is 35% of what?

Asked by Andrew Boakye on 02 Sep 11:35

Last updated by anonymous on 30 Nov 12:48

Answered by Rod1944 on 30 Nov 12:48

35/100=16/?

Same as 100/35=?/16 or ?/16=100/35

Multiply both sides by 16: ?=16*100/35=16*20/7=320/7=45 5/7 or 45.7143 approx. 35/100=16/45.7143