Question

What number is 30% of 130

Answer 1

The answer to this is 39.

Answer 2

Y is 30% of 130

Equation: Y = P% * X

Solving our equation for Y
Y = P% * X
Y = 30% * 130

Converting percent to decimal:
p = 30%/100 = 0.3

Y = 0.3 * 130
Y = 39