Question

35 is 70% of what number?
$\frac{70}{100}=\frac{35}{x}$
$x = $?

Explanation:

Step1: Cross - multiply

$70x = 35\times100$

Step2: Simplify the right - hand side

$70x=3500$

Step3: Solve for x

$x=\frac{3500}{70}$
$x = 50$

Answer:

50