Which equation should be used to answer “24 is 40% of what number?”

24=40/100×x

Step-by-step explanation:

i think the equation is

24=40/100×x

24 is equal to 40 percent of a number which I have represented by x

I hope this helps

it's equivalent, so we can say that its equal.

let's call the denominator x and the numerador is 18 less then denominator, x - 18.

multiply

2.x = 5.(x - 18)

2x = 5x - 90

90 = 5x - 2x

90 = 3x

x = 90/3

x = 30

so: