Question

40% of what number is 52?help please

Answer 1

Answer: 130

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem we will be solving for some number
`x` for which 52 is 40%. We can set it up like this:

`52=(0.4)x`

We can do this because 0.4 represents the decimal value of 40%. Then we solve for
`x` by dividing both sides by 0.4:

`52=(0.4)x`

÷
`0.4` ÷
`0.4`

`130=x`