The number will be represented by the variable x.
Now convert the percent into a decimal by moving the % sign two places to the left and make the % sign into a decimal point.
55% = 0.55
In mathematics, 'of' can sometimes mean multiply.
Likewise, 'is' can sometimes mean equal.
0.55x = 22
Solve for x.
0.55x = 22
x = 40 <-- Divide both sides by 0.55.
So, the answer is 40.
