72 is 30% of what number
72 is 30% of the number 240. This is so, because 240 divided by 100 equals 2.4, and 2.4 times 30 is 72. To get the number 240, you will divide 72 by 30, and multiply that number, 2.4, by 100. When you do this, you get 240.
72 is 30 percent the number is 240
