Question

If 40% of a number of 56 what is the original number

Answer 1

To work out, divide 56 by 0.4, gives you 140

Answer 2

percent means parts out of 100
40%=40/100=0.4
'of' means multply
40% of a number is 56
0.4 times a number=56
divide oth sides by 0.4
a number=140

original=140