Question

40% of x is 35. What is the equation to find x

Answer 1

x = 87.5

Explanation:

40/100 * x = 35

2/5x = 35 (we multiply both sides by five to get rid of the fraction)

5 * 2/5x = 35 * 5

2x = 175

x = 175/2

or 87.5

Answer 2

.40 x = 35 equation

x = 87.5

Explanation:

Of means multiply and is means equals

40% * x = 35

Change percent to decimal form

.40 x = 35

Divide each side by .40

.40x/.40 = 35/.40

x = 35/.40

x =87.5