Answer: The number is 1040.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question says 12.5% of a number is 130 so we can represent it by the equation.
12.5% * x = 130 where x is the number.Solve for x
12.5% * x = 130 convert 12.5% to a decimal
0.125 * x = 130
0.125x = 130 Divide both sides by 0.125
x= 1040
Check.
1040 * 12.5% = 130
