Question

In the example, 16 is what percent of 80?, what does 16 represent in the percent proportion? * a) part b) whole c) percent

Answer 1

Percentage is expressed interms of 100. To determine what percent of 80 is 16, we would divide 16 by 80 and multiply by 100. It becomes

16/80 * 100

= 20 %

Thus, 16 is 20% of 80

16 represents part in the percent proportion