Question

72 is 60% of what number? Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

Do cross-multiplication 

72/x = 60/100 

so 

60 times x = 72 times 100 

so 

60x = 7200 

then divide both sides by 60 

x = 120

Answer 2

72 is 60% of what number...

72 = 0.60x
72 / 0.60 = x
120 = x.....so 72 is 60% of 120