Question

What % of 140 is 65?

Answer 1

`~~46.4%`

Explanation:

In a percentage statement like the one shown, certain words correlate directly with certain operators.

What = Unknown variable such as `x`
Of means multiplication
Is means "equals"

With the above, we can re-write the words into an equation:

`x%*140=65`

Divide both sides by 140

`x%=65/140`

As it is a percentage, multiply the quotient by 100.

`x~~46.4%`

Answer 2

`46.43%`

Explanation:

Let the percentage be x.

Now , according to question

`x%"of " 140 =65`

`=>x/100 xx 140 = 65`

Now solve for x.

`=>x=(65xx10cancel0)/(14cancel0`

`=>x=(65xx5)/7`

`=>x=325/7`

`=>x=46.43%"approx"`