Question

Find the number x if :
a) 6 % of x is 42

Answer 1

✬ x = 700 ✬

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

• 6 % of x is 42

To Find:

• What is the value of x?

Solution:

$= > 6 \: \% \: of \: x \: = 42 \\ = > \frac{6}{100} \times x = 42 \\ = > \frac{6x}{100} = 42 \\ = > 6x = 42 \times 100 \\ = > 6x = 4200 \\ = > x = \frac{4200}{6} \\ = > x = 700$

Hence, The value of x = 700.