Question

what is 40% of what is 84? please show work

Answer 1

Hello!

Let the required number be $\bf{X}$

ATQ,

$\dfrac{40}{100}$ × X $= 84$

$\dfrac{\sf X}{2.5} = 84$

$\sf X = 84 \:x\:2.5$

$\boxed{\sf X = 210}$

Hence,
40 % of $\bf{210}$ is 84.

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