30 is 60% of what number? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer kumail Apr 28, 2017 #50# Explanation: We can set up an equation #x * 0.60 = 30#, where 0.6 is the decimal form of #60%#, solving for #x#, we get #x=30/0.6=50# Answer link Related questions Jimmy made a #"75%# on a test worth #46# points. How many points did he get correct? How do you use proportions to solve percent equations? How do you translate percent problems into an equation? What number is 32% of 600? What number is #3/4#% of 16? 8 is 20% of what number? 99 is 180% of what number? What percent of 7.2 is 45? What percent of 150 is 5? What is 2% of 92? See all questions in Percent Equations Impact of this question 23689 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License