Decide whether the question is looking for the​ part, the​ percent, or the whole. 15% of what number is 123?

(answer this and please show your work)
The question is looking for the

part.
percent.
whole.

Respuesta :

Answer:

The question is looking for a whole because it provides  only the part and percent.

Step-by-step explanation:

15           123  

------    =  -------

100            x

100x123  =  15x

12300    =   15x

---------      ---------

   15             15

-----------------------      

    820   =    X

15% 0f 820 is 123