Question #c5c74 Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer Bobert Oct 16, 2017 #28# is #40%# of #70# Explanation: Gives two number, #a# and #b#, to calculate #a# as a percentage of #b#, divide #a# by #b# #[a/b]#. To put this number into standard percentage form just multiply the result by #100#. For your example use this #28/70*100#, which is equal to #40%#. 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 1363 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License