SOLUTION: IF 35 is 100% what number is 68%? Thanks

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Question 712263: IF 35 is 100% what number is 68%?
Thanks

Answer by josgarithmetic(39627)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
35 is to 100 as WHAT is to 68.

It is a proportion. Arrange it is either way that makes sense. Let w be the "what number".

or
Both of those proportions will work. Whichever you choose, w will be the same.

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