SOLUTION: what percent of 400 is 314.2? I came up with 1.2730744 but that doesn't look right so Im not sure I did it correctly. If someone could show me how to figure this it would be gre

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Question 402801: what percent of 400 is 314.2?
I came up with 1.2730744 but that doesn't look right so Im not sure I did it correctly. If someone could show me how to figure this it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Nana

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what percent of 400 is 314.2?
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Percent means per hundred.
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Equation:
x/100 = 314.2/400
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x = 100[314.2/400]
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x = 314.2/4
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x = 78.55
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Answer: 78.55%
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Stan H.
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