SOLUTION: The Chess Club has a goal of 25 new members. So far, they have 15. What percent of the club's goal have they achieved?

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Question 269518: The Chess Club has a goal of 25 new members. So far, they have 15. What percent of the club's goal have they achieved?
Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
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This is a proportion problem
15%2F25+=+x%2F100
cross multiply to get
1500+=+25x
divide by 25 to get
x+=+60
This means they have reached 60% of their goal.