140% of what number is 14
140% × number = 14
(140% = [tex] \frac{140}{100} [/tex] = 1.4)
1.4 × n = 14
Divide by 1.4 to isolate n
[tex] \frac{1.4n}{1.4} [/tex] = [tex] \frac{14}{1.4} [/tex]
1.4 and 1.4 cancels out
n = 10
140% of 10 is 14
Check:
[tex] \frac{140}{100} [/tex] × 10 = 14
1.4 × 10 = 14
14 = 14
