Question

3. If 12% of a sum of money is * 72, what is the
40% of this sum?​

Answer 1

Answer:

x*12/100=72

x=600

now, 40%

=600*40/100

=240

is your answer

Answer 2

Answer :-

The 40% of the sum of money is Rs. 240

Explanation :-

Given :

• 12% of the sum of money = 72

To find :

40% of the sum of money

Solution :

Let the sum of money be 'x'

.°. 12% of x = 72

or, 12/100 × x = 72

or, x = 72 × 100/12

or, x = 6 × 100

.°. x = 600

Now,

40% of 600

= 40/100 × 600

= 240

Hence, 40% of the sum of money is Rs. 240 respectively.