Question

The number 29.6 is what percent of 74​?

Answer 1

N = 40%

Explanation:

let the percentage be N

"The number 29.6 is what percent of 74​"

can be expressed as....

29.6 = N percent of 74

or

29.6 = N% x 74

29.6 = (N/100) x 74 (rearranging)

N = ( 29.6 x 100 ) / 74

N = 40%