Question

30%of what number is 72

Answer 1

Answer: Answer is 240

Explanation:

Let the missing number be p, therefore, we can write the equation as:

30% of p = 72

= 30 /100 × p = 72

0.3p = 72

Divide both sides by 0.3

p = 72/0.3

p = 240

Thus 30% of 240 = 72

Answer 2

240

Explanation:

30%of what number is 72

of means multiply and is means equals

30% * W = 72

Change the percent to a decimal

.30 *W = 72

Divide each side by .30

.30W/.30 = 72/.30

W =240

The number is 240