SOLUTION: this is a translate and then solve problem, i know what i am supposed to do, i just need help writing it down properly. 150% of 480 is what number?

SOLUTION: this is a translate and then solve problem, i know what i am supposed to do, i just need help writing it down properly. 150% of 480 is what number?

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Question 742801: this is a translate and then solve problem, i know what i am supposed to do, i just need help writing it down properly.
150% of 480 is what number?

Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
150% of 480 is what number?
first, 150% is
150/100 = 1.50 = 1.5
"Of" means to multiply. So, now we have:
1.5 * 480 = 720
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