Question

find whole quantity if 8 % of it is 40

Answer 1

Heya!

Let the number be x

A/q,

8% of x = 40

=) 8x/100 = 40

=) 8x = 4000

=) x = 4000/8

=) x = 500

Hence, the number is 500.

Hope it helps u.

Answer 2

let the no. be x
8/100*x=40
x=40*100/8
x=5*100=500
x=500