Question

35 is 70 percent of what number? Explain how you got it. Please check out my other questions on my profile and help me with those as well!

Answer 1

50

Explanation:

35/n x 100 = 70%

÷100 both sides

35/n = 0.70

x n both sides

35 = 0.70n

÷0.70 both sides

50 = n

Thus, the number you're after is 50

(n is a variable - representing an unknown number or value)

Check:

35/50 x 100 = 70%

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