Answer:
The number is 240
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Make an expression
0.3 * n = 72
0.3n = 72
Step 2: Divide both sides by 0.3
0.3n / 0.3 = 72 / 0.3
n = 240
Answer: The number is 240
240
Of means multiply and is means equals
30% * n = 72
Changing to decimal form
.30 n =72
Divide each side by .3
.30n/.3 = 72/.3
