If 40% of a number is 56, what is the original number?

100% 40% ​ − − 56 ​ x ∣ cross m u lt i pl y 40 x = 56 × 100 40 x = 5600 ∣ d i v i d e b o t h s i d es b y 40 x = 140 ​

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

The original number is 140. This is found by rearranging the equation that represents 40% of the number being equal to 56. By dividing 56 by 0.40, we arrive at the answer.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-17