Question

If 30% of a number is 42, what would 50% of that number be?

Answer 1

70

Explanation:

Make a variable for “number”

Number=X

0.3x=42

X=140

50% is the same as 1/2

So, half of 140 is: 70

Answer 2

Make a variable for “number”
Number=X
0.3x=42
X=140
50% is the same as 1/2
So, half of 140 is: 70