Question

how is this solved ?

128.4 is what percent of 319?

Answer 1

128.4 is what % of 319

128 = x% * 319

Answer 2

solve for x

Answer 3

is/of = %/100 I think

Answer 4

i was attempting to place the x over /100 . it was not working out.
thanks. i will try this way.

Answer 5

well it is
128 = (x/100) * 319

Answer 6

divide both sides by 319, then multiply by 100

Answer 7

then add a % sign to answer

Answer 8

what did you get?

Answer 9

ok, trying it that way then.

Answer 10

i think i have the answer, but i want to see what you get first.

Answer 11

the last method yielded the correct answer . thanks

Answer 12

40.25%

Answer 13

Yes, similar to what I got

Answer 14

40.25... I remember

Answer 15

I think the easiest way to do it is use a calculator and put in 128.4 / 319

Answer 16

But you may have to show the work every time

Answer 17

how about this one, to see if i have this sorted out correctly ?

64% 0f 325 is what ?

(64/100) * 325 = x

Answer 18

right , .64(325) =

Answer 19

Yes, I did both strategies and got the same answer

Answer 20

thanks Justine and Jim

Answer 21

Your welcome