Question

Findthefollowing:a) Whatis55%of262?b) Whatpercentof372is297.6?

Answer 1

(a)

To find 55% of 262, we just have to multiply. (55% is equivalent to 0.55)

`0.55\cdot262=144.1`

Therefore, 144.1 represents 55% of 262.

(b)

In this case, we have to divide to find the percentage 297.6 represents of 372.

`(297.6)/(372)=0.80`

Then, we multiply by 100 to express in percentage.

`0.80\cdot100=80`

Therefore, 297.6 represents 80% of 372.