Question

72 is 120% of what number?

Answer 1

Answer:60 percent

Explanation:

Step 1) 72 = 120% × Y

Step 2) 72 = 120/100× Y

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides of the equation by 120 we will arrive at:

Step 3) Y = 72 × 100/120

Step 4) Y = 72 × 100 ÷ 120

Step 5) Y = 60

Answer 2

The answer to your question is 60