SOLUTION: the number 8.5 is what percent of 25?

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Question 415319: the number 8.5 is what percent of 25?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Let x represent the percent

    x/100  = 8.5/25   |cross multiplying to solve for x

    x = 8.5*100/25

     x = 34%