SOLUTION: question in book: what percent of 10 is 205? my answer: 20500% how i set up problem: x/100 = 205/10 i feel my answers aren't coming out right. maybe i am not setting the problem

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Question 19467: question in book: what percent of 10 is 205? my answer: 20500%
how i set up problem: x/100 = 205/10
i feel my answers aren't coming out right. maybe i am not setting the problem up right?? please help me
-Jessica
Answer by sukusu(21) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
wow jssica that is a rally big percent for such a small number. here is an easier way to do it: divide 10 by 205. now when you get you do the rest to find the percent. there your awnser