Question

140% of what number is 14?

Answer 1

140% of what number is 14
140% × number = 14
(140% =
`(140)/(100)` = 1.4)
1.4 × n = 14
Divide by 1.4 to isolate n

`(1.4n)/(1.4)` =
`(14)/(1.4)`
1.4 and 1.4 cancels out
n = 10

140% of 10 is 14

Check:

`(140)/(100)` × 10 = 14
1.4 × 10 = 14
14 = 14

Answer 2

140% of  19.6 is  14  and  you are very welcome