SOLUTION: Find 150% of 28

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Question 60426This question is from textbook alegbra concepts and applications
: Find 150% of 28This question is from textbook alegbra concepts and applications

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Answer by tutorcecilia(2144) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find 150% of 28 Use the formula for percents]
Part/Whole=Percent/100 [Use the basic percent formula]
x/28=150/100 [Plug-in the values and solve]
100x=(29)(150) [Cross-multiply]
100x=4200
x=4200/100
x=42
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So 150% of 28 =42
or to check:
42/28=150/100
1.5=1.5

Answer by babyb_(6) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
150% of 28
OR you can do P=RB
Turn the % into a decimal form - over 2 spots to the left!
1.50(28)=42