Question

WHAT IS 55 IS 40% OF WHAT NUMBER

Answer 1

The answer is 137.5
How?
You must change 40% into a decimal by multiplying 100. ⇒ 0.40
Next, divide it. 55 ÷ 0.40.

55 ÷ 0.40= 137.5 

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Answer 2

55 is 40% of 137.5

Convert percentage into decimal: 
40%/100 = 0.4

Divide decimal and 55:
55 ÷ 0.4 = 137.5