What % of 140 is 65?

2 Answers
Mar 10, 2018

~~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%

Mar 10, 2018

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"