x - the number
35% x = 147 0.35 x = 147 ∣divide both sides by 0.35 x = 420
147 is 35% of 420.
n*(35%) = 147
n*35/100 = 147
n = 100/35*147
n = 420
147 is 35% of 420. We found this by setting up the equation 0.35x = 147 and solving for x, which results in x = 420. Checking our work by calculating 35% of 420 verifies the answer.
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