SOLUTION: I need to know step by step on what percent of $84 is of $10.50. I have the answer which is 12.5 but what are the steps in getting that answer.

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Question 402158: I need to know step by step on what percent of $84 is of $10.50. I have the answer which is 12.5 but what are the steps in getting that answer.
Answer by stanbon(57387) About Me  (Show Source):
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I need to know step by step on what percent of $84 is of $10.50. I have the answer which is 12.5 but what are the steps in getting that answer.
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Here's one way to do it.
Percent means per hundred.
x/100 = 10.50/84
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x = 100(10.50/84)
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x = 1050/84
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x = 12.5
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Ans: 12.5%
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Cheers,
Stan H.