44 of what number is 11

Understand the Problem

The question is asking us to find a number such that 44% of that number equals 11. To solve this, we can set up an equation to find the unknown number.

Answer

$25$
Answer for screen readers

The unknown number is $25$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Set up the equation

Let the unknown number be represented by the variable $x$. According to the problem, 44% of $x$ equals 11. We can express this as an equation: $$ 0.44x = 11 $$

  1. Isolate the variable

To solve for $x$, we need to isolate it. We can do this by dividing both sides of the equation by 0.44: $$ x = \frac{11}{0.44} $$

  1. Calculate the value of $x$

Now we perform the division: $$ x = \frac{11}{0.44} = 25 $$

The unknown number is $25$.

More Information

When we say 44% of a number equals 11, we can convert the percentage to a decimal (0.44) to set up the equation. Dividing 11 by 0.44 gives us the original number, which is 25.

Tips

  • A common mistake is forgetting to convert the percentage to a decimal. Always convert percentages by dividing by 100.
  • Another mistake is miscalculating the division, so double-check your arithmetic to avoid errors.

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