SOLUTION: I haven't see a problem written this way. What percent is 63 of 84? Thanks

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Question 26944: I haven't see a problem written this way. What percent is 63 of 84?
Thanks
Answer by mbarugel(146) About Me  (Show Source):
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We say that A is the B percent of C if:
A=%28B%2F100%29%2AC
In this case, we know A = 63 and C = 84. So we must solve for B:
63+=+%28B%2F100%29%2A84
63%2F84+=+B%2F100
B=63%2A100%2F84
B+=+75
So 63 is the 75% of 84.