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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do i find a percent of a number?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

devide the given value by the whole value, then multiply by 100, ex: 5 is how many percent of 40 5/40 = .125 .125x100 = 12.5%

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok i think i get it let me test it on this problem

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Use estimation methods to estimate 73% of 820. Which of the following is the best estimate? i did 73/100 =0.73 then 0.73x820=598. did i do it right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

598.6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes it is right, :))

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks

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