SOLUTION: out of 561 children, 98 live in a single family home. what percentage is that? thank you

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Question 328420: out of 561 children, 98 live in a single family home. what percentage is that? thank you
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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percentage means "per one hundred"
Let x%2F100+=+98%2F561
In this equation x is the percent that 98 is of 561
Solve for x
x+=+9800%2F561
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