SOLUTION: If 40% of x is equal to 30% of y, what % is x of y? A. 50% B. 75% C. 175% D. 20% E. 40% Hello and please I'm not looking for an answer just a Helpful explanation how can

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Question 281034: If 40% of x is equal to 30% of y, what % is x of y?
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 175%
D. 20%
E. 40%
Hello and please I'm not looking for an answer just a Helpful explanation how can I SOLVE the problem
Thank you,
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.4x=.3y
.4x/y=.3
x/y=.3./.4
x/y=.75
.75=75%