Let x be the percent of p asked
then
m% of n = x% of p
m/100*n = x/100*p
mn = xp
x = mn/p
If you do not mind me asking, what did Seth write? Us helpers cannot answer it if we do not have the full question. I apologize if this seems rude.
What is the question you are asking and no one is gonna know what lesson 3.2 means.