SOLUTION: This week Raul sales were 4000. His goal was 5000 for the week. Last years sales for the same week were 3500. What percentage of his goal did Raul achieve this week?

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Question 549123: This week Raul sales were 4000. His goal was 5000 for the week. Last years sales for the same week were 3500. What percentage of his goal did Raul achieve this week?
Answer by nyc_function(2741)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let p = percent we are searching for

5000p = 4000

p = 4000/5000

p = 0.80 or 80%

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