Question

What percent of 123 is 140? *

Answer 1

113.8%

Explanation:

let the unknown percentage be x%

hence we can re-write the given question as a mathematical equation

"What percent of 123 is 140" can be re-written mathematically as:

x% of 123 = 140

x/100 of 123 = 140

( x/100 )123 = 140 (multiply both sides by 100)

x(123) = 140 x 100

x(123) = 14000 (divide both sides by 123)

x = 14000 / 123

x = 113.8%

Answer 2

172.2

Explanation: