552 is 46 times as much as what?

Here we will show you and explain using simple algebra how to calculate "what" in this sentence: "552 is 46 times as much as what?"

When using algebra to solve a word problem, read the word problem thoroughly to make sure you understand exactly what it is asking.

To clarify, "552 is 46 times as much as what?" is the same as "552 is 46 times as much as x", "What is x?" or "46 times a number will have a product of 552 - what is that number?"

Based on that information, we created the following equation to solve "552 is 46 times as much as what?":

46 • x = 552

To solve for x, we divide both sides by 46 to get x by itself. Here is the math to illustrate:

46 • x = 552
46x = 552
46x/46 = 552/46
x = 12

Thus, the answer to "552 is 46 times as much as what?" is 12.

In other words, 552 is 46 times as much as 12 because 46 times 12 equals 552. Note that the answer is rounded if necessary.

Times As Much As What Calculator
Need the answer to a similar problem? No problem! Please submit another problem here.

553 is 46 times as much as what?
Here is the next problem on our list that we have explained and answered using algebra.