24 is 40 percent of what number
\(\begin{array}{ccc}40\%&-&24\\\\100\%&-&x\end{array}\\\\cross\ multiply\\\\40x=24\cdot100\ \ \ /:40\\\\x=\frac{24\cdot100}{40}\\\\x=60\leftarrow Answer\)
Know the key words( is ) means equal ( of ) means to multiply ( percent ) means u have to move the decimal point 2 times to the left.24 = .40Is asking u what number Times .40 will give u 24.60 * .40= 24Answer: 60
