Answer:
$140
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Set up the equation
[tex]\frac{42}{x}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{30}{100}[/tex]
Percentage is out of 100 this equation says 42 of x number is equal to 30%.
2. Cross multiply
30x = 4200
3. Solve for x by dividing both sides by 30
x = 140
