Question

35 is what percent of 70

Answer 1

\[\frac{ 35 }{ 70 } \times 100 percent=50 per cent\]

Answer 2

35 is what % of 70
" of " means multiply and " is " means equals.
35 = (x%)(70)
divide by 70 to get x% by itself
35/70 = x%
.5 = x%
Now turn .5 into a percent by moving the decimal two spaces to the right.
50% = x
check...
35 = (.50)(70)
35 = 35 (correct)
ANSWER : 50%