SOLUTION: What is 35% of £86 and can u show me the workin out for the answer please?

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Question 11430: What is 35% of £86 and can u show me the workin out for the answer please?
Answer by askmemath(368) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The word "cent" is derived from French meaning 100
So "per cent" means per 100
Now you want 35% of 86
35/100 of 86 = 35/100 x 86 = 3010/100 = 30.1