How do you Find the base if 11% of the base is 55? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer Deepak G. Feb 16, 2017 #base=500# Explanation: #0.11(base)=55# or #base=55/0.11# or #base=500# Answer link Related questions Jimmy made a #"75%# on a test worth #46# points. How many points did he get correct? How do you use proportions to solve percent equations? How do you translate percent problems into an equation? What number is 32% of 600? What number is #3/4#% of 16? 8 is 20% of what number? 99 is 180% of what number? What percent of 7.2 is 45? What percent of 150 is 5? What is 2% of 92? See all questions in Percent Equations Impact of this question 3705 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License