Question

Which equation and solution represents each situation? Solutions may be rounded to the nearest tenth. What number is 74% of 58?

Answer 1

42.9

Explanation:

"74% of 58" translates to ...

... 74/100 × 58 = 42.92

Rounded to the nearest tenth, this is 42.9.

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Comment on translation

In this context, "of" means "times." Of course, % means /100, so ...

... 74% = 74/100 = 0.74