3 is 40% of what number
3/ (40/100)= 3* (100/40)= 7.5The final answer is 7.5~
Answer
7.5
Explanation
Let that number be x.
Now proceed as follows,
3 of x is 40%;
This means: 3/x × 100 = 40
(3 × 100)/x = 40
300/x = 40
40x = 300
x = 7.5.