To determine what number 260 represents 26% of, follow these steps:
1. Understand the relationship: We know that 260 is 26% of some unknown number. Mathematically, this relationship can be expressed as:
[tex]\[
260 = 0.26 \times \text{unknown number}
\][/tex]
2. Set up the equation: Let [tex]\( x \)[/tex] represent the unknown number. The equation based on the relationship will be:
[tex]\[
260 = 0.26 \times x
\][/tex]
3. Isolate the unknown number ( [tex]\( x \)[/tex] ): To find [tex]\( x \)[/tex], divide both sides of the equation by 0.26:
[tex]\[
x = \frac{260}{0.26}
\][/tex]
4. Perform the division:
[tex]\[
x = 1000
\][/tex]
Therefore, 260 is 26% of 1000.
