2920 equals 30% of What

In the form of an equation, the question translates to this:

 

2920 = 30% * X

 

Remember that "percent" means "per hundred", i.e 30% = 30/100 = 0.3

 

2920 = 0.3 * X       Divide both sides by 0.3:

 

2920/0.3 = X

 

X = 9766.66(6) ≈ 10 000