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55 percent of what number is 40?

40 is 55% of 72.73

Steps to solve "40 is 55 percent of what number?"

  1. We have, 55% × x = 40
  2. or, 55/100 × x = 40
  3. Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 55,
    we have x = 40 × 100/55
  4. x = 72.73

    If you are using a calculator, simply enter 40×100÷55, which will give you the answer.

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