Reply
Tue 7 Jun, 2005 06:13 pm
how can you get the percent of a given number?
like for this one,
mentally calculate the 60% of $37.
Write your result and explain how you got it.
Thanks a lot!
10% of $37 is $3.70.
6 * $3 = $18
6 * .70 = $4.20
$18 + $4.20 = $22.20
60% of $40 is $24. 60% of $3 is $1.80. $24 minus $1.80 is $22.20.
Rap
50% of $37 = $18.50
10% of $37 = $3.70
18.50+3.70=$22.20