Question 536739: Here’s my aggravation. I am taking a Math class online and we’re working on “Percent Word Problems.” Only thing is I am not sure when to divide or to multiply to find the answer. Is there a hint as to when to multiply or divide in these word problems. Help! I am stressed! (see below for example)
College graduation. To obtain his bachelor’s degree in nursing, Cody must complete 125 credit hours of instruction. If he has completed 60% of his requirement, how many credits did Cody complete?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! College graduation. To obtain his bachelor’s degree in nursing, Cody must complete 125 credit hours of instruction. If he has completed 60% of his requirement, how many credits did Cody complete?
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100% is the whole thing, whatever it is.
If it's less than 100%, the amount will be smaller.
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60% = 60 out of 100, per cent means per hundred.
60/100 - 0.6
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125*0.6 = 75 credits
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