Question

35% of what number is 42

Answer 1

The answer is 120. 42/0.35 = 120

Answer 2

Let

x--------> the number

we know that

`35` % is equal to

`(35)/(100) =0.35`

`x*0.35=42`

divide by
`0.35` both sides

`x*(0.35)/(0.35) =(42)/(0.35\\)\\ \\ x=(42)/(0.35) \\ \\ x=120`

therefore

the answer is

`120`