55 percent of what number is 40?
40 is 55% of 72.73
Steps to solve "40 is 55 percent of what number?"
- We have, 55% × x = 40
- or, 55100 × x = 40
- Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 55,
we have x = 40 × 10055 - x = 72.73
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 40×100÷55, which will give you the answer.
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