Question 302187
2.5 is 40% of what number?

40% = 40/100

Let's the number be "x"

(40/100)*x = 2.5
40x= 2.5*100
40x = 250
x = 250/40
x = 25/4
x = 6 1/4  or x = 6.25 (answer as decimal)