27% of 142 is what? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer Shwetank Mauria Sep 2, 2016 #27%# of #142# is #38.34# Explanation: #x%# of #a# means #x/100# of #a# i.e. #x/100×a#. Hence, #27%# of #142# means #27/100×142# = #3834/100# = #38.34# 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 4031 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License