Question

If 20% of x is 28, what is 70% of x?

Answer 1

Answer: 98

Step-by-step explanation: 20% is 1/5 of the number. 28 x 5 = 140. 70% of 140 is 98.

Answer 2

98

Explanation:

Of means multiply and is means equals

20% *x = 28

Changing to decimal form

.20 * x = 28

Divide each side by .20

.20x/.20 = 28/.20

x =140

Now we want to find 70% of 140

70% * 140

Changing to decimal form

.70 * 140

=98