SOLUTION: Estimate the amount in the problem. What is 48.3% of 1,500? I am so bad with percents can someone please help me with this problem?

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Question 111655: Estimate the amount in the problem.
What is 48.3% of 1,500?
I am so bad with percents can someone please help me with this problem?
Found 2 solutions by checkley71, GKelly:
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
convert 48.3% to a decimal(.483) & multiply.
1,500*.483=724.5 answer.

Answer by GKelly(4) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Whenever dealing with percentages, just change the 48.3% to .483 then multiply by 1500. Your answer will be 724.5.