30% of 780 is what number? How do i set that up?

Question

30% of 780 is what number? How do I set that up as far as is/of?

Answer 1

Hi Kristin;

30%=0.30

x=number

0.30(780)=x

234=x

 

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234 is 30% of what original number?

y=original number

0.30(y)=234

y=234/0.30

y=780

Answer 2

Is 30 % of 780 = 0.30 * 780 = 234