SOLUTION: I am trying to teach my child how to find 70% of 120, but have forgotten myself!

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Question 390767: I am trying to teach my child how to find 70% of 120, but have forgotten myself!
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, solver91311:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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find 70% of 120
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70% = 70/100
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70% of 120 = (70/100)(120) = (7/10)(120) = 7*12 = 84
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Change the percent to a decimal fraction (move the decimal point two places to the left) and then remember that "of" means "multiply"


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