Question

40% of x is 35. Write an equation that shows the relationship of 40%, x, and 35. Use your equation to find x. Show your reasoning.

Answer 1

a) The equation
`(40)/(100) x = 35`

b) x = 87.5

Explanation:

Given that 40%of x is 35

we have to write the equation

`(40)/(100) x = 35`

cross multiplication, we get

40x = 35× 100

`x = (3500)/(40) = 87.5`