Question

36 is 120% of what number

Answer 1

Let, the number = x
Then,x * 120% = 36
x * 1.20 = 36   [ 120% = 1.20 ]
x = 36 / 1.20
x = 30

In short, Your Answer would be 30

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Answer 2

36 is 120% of 30. Hope this Helps:)