What percent of 40 is 28? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer Suren Abreu Jan 13, 2017 #70%# Explanation: We consider the percent as #x#. Hence: #40xxx/100=28# #4cancel0xxx/(10cancel0)=28# Multiply both sides by #10/4#. #x=28xx10/4# #x=7cancel28xx10/(1cancel4)# #x=70# Answer link Related questions Jimmy made a #"75%# on a test worth #46# points. How many points did he get correct? How do you use proportions to solve percent equations? How do you translate percent problems into an equation? What number is 32% of 600? What number is #3/4#% of 16? 8 is 20% of what number? 99 is 180% of what number? What percent of 7.2 is 45? What percent of 150 is 5? What is 2% of 92? See all questions in Percent Equations Impact of this question 8583 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License