Business Mat- Find what percent the first number is of the second...

Question

anonymous · Answer

FInd what percent the first number is of the second.  Find the answer to the nearest percent.  
1)  8;15 
2) 12;16

anonymous · Answer

Could someone please show me the process for figuring this type of problem out?  Thank You!

jhonyy9 · Answer

15 --- 100
8 ---- x

x= 800/15 =53,33 % so this is the percentege 8 of 15
     75
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     - 50

jhonyy9 · Answer

16 --- 100
12 --- x
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  x= 1200/16=75 % this is the percentege 12 of 16
       112
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       -- 80
           80
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