SOLUTION: The number 144 is what percent of 480?

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Question 364825: The number 144 is what percent of 480?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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per cent means "per one-hundred", so
144+=+%28x%2F100%29%2A480
x%2F100+=+144%2F480
x+=+14400%2F480
x+=+30
30%