16 is 40% of 50% of what number?
If 16 is 40%, you have to calculate 100%
(16*100)/40=40
If 40 is 50% then calculate 100%
(40*100)*50= 80 The answer would be 80. If I understood the question correctly :)
16 = .40 * .50 * N simplify
16 = .20 * N divide both sides by .20
80 = N = the number
