To find the number of which 24 is 60%, we can set up a simple equation. Let's denote the unknown number as X. The relationship can be described mathematically as:
60% of X = 24
We can express 60% as a fraction. So, rewrite the equation:
0.60 * X = 24
To solve for X, we need to divide both sides of the equation by 0.60:
X = 24 / 0.60
Performing the division:
X = 40
Thus, the number you're looking for is 40. In other words, 24 is 60% of 40.