Write equations to solve problems!

1. 60 is 5/12 of what number?

2. 70% of $35.00 is how much money?

3. thirty-five is what fraction of 80?

4.fifty-six is what decimal part of 70?

Post only one question at a time, please.

56 is what decimal part of 70?  Just divide 56 by 70 and leave your answer in the form 0.x.

60 is 5/12 of what number?  Let the number be x.  Then (5/12)x=60.  Mult. both sides by 12 to eliminate the fraction (5/12).  Write out the resulting new equation.  Now divide both sides of this equation by 5 to obtain the value of x.