can anyone explain how to solve this using %/100 = is/of?

Answer:
20%/100 = 8 peeps / 40 items in the basket
(40 total items)
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be the total number of items in the basket. The ratio of peeps to the total item is 1/5. Therefore,
1/5 = 8/x
x = 40
40 total items