24 is 60% of what numberr
0.6x = 24
Solve for x.
is it 40
Right.
60% of 40 = 24
To find the number that 24 is 60% of, we can use the concept of proportions.
Let's assume the number we want to find is represented by the variable "x".
The proportion can be set up as follows:
24 is to x as 60 is to 100
Using the formula for proportions (known as cross-multiplication), we can solve for x:
24 * 100 = 60 * x
2400 = 60x
Now, let's isolate x by dividing both sides of the equation by 60:
2400/60 = x
x = 40
So, 24 is 60% of 40.