7% of what number is 42? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer Nathan L. ยท Stefan V. May 12, 2017 600 Explanation: The easiest way to do this is divide 42 by the percentage in decimal form 42/0.07 = 600 (0.07 is 7% in decimal form) You can check this by doing it in reverse: 0.07 * 600 = 42 Answer link Related questions Jimmy made a "75% on a test worth 46 points. How many points did he get correct? How do you use proportions to solve percent equations? How do you translate percent problems into an equation? What number is 32% of 600? What number is 3/4% of 16? 8 is 20% of what number? 99 is 180% of what number? What percent of 7.2 is 45? What percent of 150 is 5? What is 2% of 92? See all questions in Percent Equations Impact of this question 6692 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License