42 percent of what number is 36?
36 is 42% of 85.71
Steps to solve "36 is 42 percent of what number?"
- We have, 42% × x = 36
- or, 42100 × x = 36
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 42,
we have x = 36 × 10042 - x = 85.71
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 36×100÷42, which will give you the answer.
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