What percentage do we have to multiply with 125 dollars to get 355 dollars?
125(100/x) = 355
12500/x= 355
12500 = 355*x
x = 12500/355 = 35,211…
125 dollars * 1,35 = 168.75 dollars (wrong)
125 dollars * 3,5 = 437.5 dollars (also wrong)
What percentage do we have to multiply with 125 dollars to get 355 dollars?
125(100/x) = 355
12500/x= 355
12500 = 355*x
x = 12500/355 = 35,211…
125 dollars * 1,35 = 168.75 dollars (wrong)
125 dollars * 3,5 = 437.5 dollars (also wrong)
$$125\cdot\frac{x}{100}=355$$ $$x=\frac{355\cdot100}{125}=284$$ $$125\cdot2.84=355$$