40% of what number is 52?

A. 130

B. 200

C. 242

D. 1300

130

Step-by-step explanation:

40 percent of what number is 52?

let this number be x

so, the equation is

40/100 x X = 52

divide 40/100 from both sides

X=52:40/100

When you divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal

X=52 x 100/40

X=5200/40

X=130

40 percent of 130 is 52.

130

Step-by-step explanation:

you multiply. 40 by each number and you get 130.