Question #3c302 Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer Suren Abreu Jan 23, 2017 56% of the students are men. Explanation: Knowing that 14 out of 25 students are men, we calculate the percentage (x) as follows: 25xxx/100=14 Multiply both sides by 100/25. x=14xx100/25 x=14xx(4cancel100)/(1cancel25) x=14xx4 x=56 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 1373 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License