16 is 81 percent of what number
Problem Statement
You are given a percentage, 81%, and a number, 16. The task is to find the original number that when multiplied by 81%, gives 16.
Solution
Let's call the original number "x". We can set up an equation based on the given information:
81% of x = 16
To convert the percentage to a decimal, divide by 100:
0.81x = 16
To solve for x, divide both sides by 0.81:
x = 16 / 0.81
x = 19.75
Answer
Therefore, 16 is 81 percent of 19.75.
In mathematical notation, this can be written as:
16 = 0.81 × 19.75
