42 percent of what number is 85?
85 is 42% of 202.38
Steps to solve "85 is 42 percent of what number?"
- We have, 42% × x = 85
- or, 42100 × x = 85
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 42,
we have x = 85 × 10042 - x = 202.38
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 85×100÷42, which will give you the answer.
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