If 40% of a certain number is 14, then find the number-

Question: If 40% of a certain number is 14, then find the number-

Solution:
Let the number be x.
Then,
⇒ 40% of x = 14
⇒ (40/100) × x = 14
⇒ 2x/5 = 14
⇒ x = 70/2
∴ x = 35