Question

147 is 35%of what number

Answer 1

X - the number

$35\%x=147 \\ 0.35x=147 \ \ |\hbox{divide both sides by 0.35} \\ x=420$

147 is 35% of 420.

Answer 2

N*(35%) = 147

n*35/100 = 147

n = 100/35*147

n = 420