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Grade 6 math · C.6 · Percents

Find the whole when you know a percent

Find 1% of the whole first, then multiply by 100.

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  1. 22 is 50% of what number?

    Answer: 44

  2. 4 is 50% of what number?

    Answer: 8

  3. 24 is 50% of what number?

    Answer: 48

Tip: Find 1% of the whole first, then multiply by 100.

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