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Question 216358: what is 92% of 120 please explain it step by step how to get the answer. thanks
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Answer by bob123132(33) About Me  (Show Source):
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Percentages can also be written in decimals. The definition is: "In mathematics, a percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100" -wikipedia. So since it is a fraction of a hundred 92% could also be written as 92%2F100 and to put it in decimal form, divide it out and you get 0.92. you can then use this decimal in the equation. So 92% of 120 is %28.92%29%28120%29=110.4

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is 92% of 120 please explain it step by step how to get the answer. thanks
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per cent is a part out of 100. Per cent - century = 100 years, etc
1% is 1 part of 100, or 1/00.
92% is 92 of 100, or 92/100 = 0.92
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0.92*120 = 110.4