Question

What percentage of 225 is 20

Answer 1

The Solution:

We are asked to determine the percentage of 20 out of 225.

That is,

`(20)/(225)*100=(20*4)/(9)=(80)/(9)=8.8889\approx8.889\text{\%}`

Therefore, the correct answer is approximately 8.889%

Further explanation:

20 out of 225 gives the fraction: 20/225

To write this as a percentage, you have to multiply by 100.

`(20)/(225)*100=8.8889\text{ \%}`