SOLUTION: In the mathematical statement "90 is 25% of 360," the percentage is: A) 90 B) 25% C) 360 D) None of the above.

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Question 568644: In the mathematical statement "90 is 25% of 360," the percentage is:
A) 90
B) 25%
C) 360
D) None of the above.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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The word [is] is often used in math to represent the equal sign.

90 = 0.25 x 360

The percentage in the statement is 25%.

To multiply a percent, remove the percent symbol and convert the value to decimal form.
So, 25% becomes 0.25, you see?

NOTE: 0.25 x 360 = 90

90 = 90