Question

240 is 40% of what number

Answer 1

Answer:

We have, 40% × x = 240

or,  

40

100

× x = 240

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 40,

we have x = 240 ×  

100

40

x = 600

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

let the number be x

40% of x =240

$\frac{40 \times x}{100} = 240 \\ 4x = 2400 \\ x = \frac{2400}{4} \\ x = 600$