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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find 140% of 15.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

So you want to change the percent to a fraction or a decimal?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

decimal and decimal

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Ok. Then move the decimal point 2 places to the left.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

both i meant

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Let's do the decimal first.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

=15*140/100 =21

OpenStudy (mertsj):

140% The decimal is at the end of the number. That's why it isn't written. So move the decimal 2 places to the left. What do you get?

OpenStudy (jiteshmeghwal9):

=\[\frac{140}{100}\times15\] =\[\frac{140}{20}\times3\] =\[7\times3=21\]

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