SOLUTION: Is there a formula to find out.. for example what 15% of 80 is? How do I do this?

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Question 617743:
Is there a formula to find out.. for example what 15% of 80 is?
How do I do this?

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


15% is the same thing as 0.15 and "of" means multiply.

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