# I need to calculate what 230,769 is 20% of. [closed]

I need to calculate what 230,769 is 20% of. I know I can multiply 230,769 x 5. But I'd like to know what the algebraic formula is.

• You want 100%. This is five times of 20%. Thus you have to muliply 230,769 by 5. – callculus Jun 16 '17 at 20:13
• $230769\times5$ is an algebraic formula for what $230,769$ is $20\%$ of. If you're looking for something with letters instead of just numbers, you probably have a more general problem in mind than specifically twenty percent of the specific number $230,769.$ Do you want a formula that works for any starting number (so you can replace $230,769$ with something else), for any percentage, or for any combination of the two things? – David K Jun 16 '17 at 20:34
• This question is missing context or other details: Please improve the question by providing additional context, which ideally includes your thoughts on the problem and any attempts you have made to solve it. This information helps others identify where you have difficulties and helps them write answers appropriate to your experience level. – user64742 Jun 16 '17 at 20:56

Let $230769$ be $20\%$ of $x$. Then $$\frac{230769}{x} = \frac{20}{100}$$
Another way to look at it. Your problem is: $$0.2 \quad \text{of} \quad \text{'what number'} \quad \text{equals} \quad 230,769$$
Which translates to: $$0.2 \cdot x = 230,769$$