X + 4% = 364, How do I find the value of X?

Question

X + 4% = 364, How do I find the value of X?

Answer 1

First you have to rearrange the equation so that you have 4% of the "something", in this case X.

X + 0.04X = 364   [Note that 0.04 is equivalent to 4%]

Then you can pull out the X from the left side.

X(1+0.04) = 364

X(1.04) = 364

Divide both sides by 1.04 to get X by itself.

X = 364/1.04

X = 350

Double check by plugging 350 for X in the original equation.

350 + 4% of 350     [4% of 350 is 14]

350 + 14 = 364

The answer works so the answer of 350 is correct.

Answer 2

subtract .04 from 364.......

Answer 3

364/.04