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40 percent of what number is 40?
|40 is 40% of 100|
Steps to solve "40 is 40 percent of what number?"
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We have, 40% × x = 40
or, 40/100
× x = 40
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Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 40,
we have x = 40 × 100/40
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x = 100
If you are using a calculator, simply enter 40×100÷40, which will give you the answer.
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