SOLUTION: What percent of 280 is 42?

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Question 175817: What percent of 280 is 42?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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"What percent of 280 is 42" translates to 280x=42


280x=42 Start with the given equation.


x=%2842%29%2F%28280%29 Divide both sides by 280 to isolate x.


x=3%2F20 Reduce.


x=0.15


Now multiply the value 0.15 by 100 to convert it to a percentage.

0.15*100=15%


So 15% of 280 is 42