document.write( "Question 472684: what percent of 320 is 180 \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #324011 by algebrahouse.com(1659)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! a = pb is a formula that works for all percent problems \n" ); document.write( "a is the part, p is the percent (as a decimal), and b is the whole\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Use common sense to decide where the numbers go:\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "a = pb \n" ); document.write( "180 = p(320) {substituted in} \n" ); document.write( "p = .5625 {divided both sides by 320} \n" ); document.write( "p = 56.25% {changed decimal to percent by moving decimal point right two places} \n" ); document.write( " For more help from me, visit: www.algebrahouse.com \n" ); document.write( " |