Question 175817
"What percent of 280 is 42" translates to {{{280x=42}}}



{{{280x=42}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{x=(42)/(280)}}} Divide both sides by {{{280}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=3/20}}} Reduce.



{{{x=0.15}}}



Now multiply the value 0.15 by 100 to convert it to a percentage.


0.15*100=15%



So 15% of 280 is 42