Question

30% of what number is 72

Answer 1

240

Explanation:

Of means multiply and is means equals

30% * n = 72

Changing to decimal form

.30 n =72

Divide each side by .3

.30n/.3 = 72/.3

n = 240

Answer 2

The number is 240

Explanation:

Step 1: Make an expression

0.3 * n = 72

0.3n = 72

Step 2: Divide both sides by 0.3

0.3n / 0.3 = 72 / 0.3

n = 240

Answer: The number is 240