Question

A playing ball was recalled for having traces of lead paint on its surface. The year before the recall, the manufacturer sold 47,237 balls. The manufacturing process was changed and the ball has been reissued. The manufacturer expects sales to be only 55% of what they were. What is the manufacturer's sales forecast for the coming year?

Answer 1

You need to find 55% of 47,237
To find a percent of a number, change the percent into a decimal by dividing the percent by 100.
Then multiply it by the number.

For example, find 18% of 200.
Change 18% into a decimal: 18/100 = 0.18
Now multiply 0.18 by 200
0.18 * 200 = 36
This means that 18% of 200 is 36

Now do the same with your numbers.