What is the number 99, 20% of

Convert 20% to its decimal equivalent of 0.2 (divide by 100) and use this equation:

0.2 * N = 99

Divide both sides by 0.2:

N = 99 / 0.2 = 495

99 = 20% of ??

99 = 0.2 x N

N = 99/0.2 = 495

Multipy 99 by 5 (since 20% is 1/5)

495

495