Question

Find the percent.
2% of 2,100 tiles.

Answer 1

42

Explanation:

Write 2% as

2

100

Since, finding the fraction of a number is same as multiplying the fraction with the number, we have

2

100

of 2100 =

2

100

× 2100

Therefore, the answer is 42

If you are using a calculator, simply enter 2÷100×2100 which will give you 42 as the answer.

Answer 2

• 42 tiles

Explanation:

100% is the total tiles there.

100% --> 2100 titles

1% --> 2100/100 tiles

1% --> 21 tiles

2% --> 21 tiles * 2

2% --> 42 tiles