Question

35% of what number is 42

Answer 1

The answer is 120. 42/0.35 = 120

Answer 2

Let

x--------> the number

we know that

$35$ % is equal to

$\frac{35}{100} =0.35$

$x*0.35=42$

divide by $0.35$ both sides

$x*\frac{0.35}{0.35} =\frac{42}{0.35\\}\\ \\ x=\frac{42}{0.35} \\ \\ x=120$

therefore

the answer is

$120$