Question

During the last 4 years, Julius visited 26% of the 50

states in the United States. How many states did he
visit?

Answer 1

13

Explanation:

what number is 26% of 50 is the question

you can set up a proportion: is = percent

of 100

what number 'is' = you are looking for this, so assign a variable

'of = 50

26% = 26

100

n = 26 You can cross-multiply to find 'n'

50 100

100n = 1300

n = 13