SOLUTION: what is 20% 0f 56 ?

Algebra ->  Percentages: Solvers, Trainers, Word Problems and pie charts -> SOLUTION: what is 20% 0f 56 ?      Log On


   

Question 494563: what is 20% 0f 56 ?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Change 20% to a decimal fraction by moving the decimal point two places to the left and tossing out the percent sign. That is 20% = 0.20.

Then multiply ("of" means multiply in this context) the decimal fraction times the number given.



I'll let you do your own arithmetic.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
The Out Campaign: Scarlet Letter of Atheism