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Question 102475: Hi! Um, I need help with this problem.
Ok, 10 is what percent of 60, and the answer to that would be what diplayed as a fraction?
In basic-y terms:
10 is what percent of 60. Lets say that equals x. So, how is x made a fraction?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Per cent means "per one hundred"
You can rewrite the problem to say:
"Express 10 per 60 as x per 100"
10%2F60+=+x%2F100
Then solve for x
multiply both sides by 100
x+=+100%2810%2F60%29
x+=+16.67 answer
Expressed as a fraction, 16.67%2F100+=+10%2F60