70% of what number is 14? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer Konstantinos Michailidis Oct 4, 2015 The number is #20# Explanation: Let the number be "x": Hence we have #14 = (70%)*x# #14=70/100*x# #14=0.7*x# #x = 14/0.7# #x = 20# 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 8781 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License