SOLUTION: translate the given word statement into a percent proportion. 64% of 43 is what number?

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Question 857737: translate the given word statement into a percent proportion.
64% of 43 is what number?
Answer by EdenWolf(517) About Me  (Show Source):
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Set up a proportion.
x%2F43=64%2F100
Solve for x. Multiply 64 by 43 and then divide by 100.
64*43=2752
2752/100=27.52
Thus, 64% of 43 is 27.52.