5 percent of what number is 7?
7 is 5% of 140
Steps to solve "7 is 5 percent of what number?"
- We have, 5% × x = 7
- or, 5100 × x = 7
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 5,
we have x = 7 × 1005 - x = 140
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 7×100÷5, which will give you the answer.
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