Answer:
a) The equation [tex]\frac{40}{100} x = 35[/tex]
b) x = 87.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that 40%of x is 35
we have to write the equation
[tex]\frac{40}{100} x = 35[/tex]
cross multiplication, we get
40x = 35× 100
[tex]x = \frac{3500}{40} = 87.5[/tex]