Question #b1813 Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer Suren Abreu Feb 14, 2017 The number is #150#. Explanation: Consider the number to be #x#. From the data given, we can write: #x xx70/100=105# #x xx(7cancel0)/(10cancel0)=105# Multiply both sides by #10/7#. #x=105xx10/7# #x=15cancel105xx10/(1cancel7)# #x=15xx10# #x=150# 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 2552 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License