Question

A file that is 283 megabytes is being downloaded. If the download is 14.2 % complete, how many megabytes have been downloaded? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

40.186 Mb

Explanation:

14.2% of 283 megabytes have been downloaded.

To find a percent of a number, multiply the percent by the number. Change the percent to a decimal by dividing the percent by 100 which means move the decimal point of the percent two places to the left.

14.2% of 283 Mb =

= 14.2% * 283 Mb

= 0.142 * 283 Mb

= 40.186 Mb

Answer: 40.186 Mb