40 percent of what number is 20?
20 is 40% of 50
Steps to solve "20 is 40 percent of what number?"
- We have, 40% × x = 20
- or, 40100 × x = 20
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 40,
we have x = 20 × 10040 - x = 50
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 20×100÷40, which will give you the answer.
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