The number 29.6 is what percent of 74 ?

N = 40%

Step-by-step explanation:

let the percentage be N

"The number 29.6 is what percent of 74 "

can be expressed as ...

29.6 = N percent of 74

or

29.6 = N% x 74

29.6 = (N/100) x 74 (rearranging)

N = (29.6 x 100) / 74

N = 40%