Answer :

74%=0.74

0.74 x 58= 42.92

Hope I helped
AL2006
You have to learn how to translate some common words into
algebraic expressions and equations.

Here are a few:

"is" means "equals".
When you see "is", write an 'equals sign.  (  =  ).

"percent" or the symbol " % " means "divided by 100".
When you see (a number) with 'percent' or ' % ' after it,
write (the number) 'divided by 100'.

"of" means "times".
When you see "of", write 'times' or whatever symbol you like to use for it.

A fraction-bar ( / ) and 'divided by' mean the same thing.
When you see either one, you can always write the other one if you want to.
Examples:
                  ' 1 divided by 2 ' means  1/2 .

                 47/54 means ' 47 divided by 54 '.

Now we're ready to look at the example in your question:

               What number is 74% of 58 ?

Translation:    Answer =  74/100  times 58

Look how simple that is !

Just punch that into your calculator, or work it out with a pencil,
and you've got it.

                        Answer = (74 x 58) divided by 100 = 42.92